Explore the Family Name Chapell
The meaning of Chapell
English: variant of Chappell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chapell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chapell has seen a significant increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,757th most popular surname with a count of 477 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 38,389, representing an increase in popularity by 10.22 percent. During this period, the number of individuals with the Chapell surname rose by 20.96 percent to 577 people, thus increasing the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #38,389 | 10.22% |
| Count | 477 | 577 | 20.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chapell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Chapells identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero during this decade. However, those reporting two or more races increased their representation by 81.90 percent. White Chapells saw a slight increase of 0.04 percent, maintaining their majority at 79.90 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Chapells declined by 38.10 percent, while the proportion of Black Chapells grew by 8.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.87% | 79.9% | 0.04% |
| Black | 14.47% | 15.77% | 8.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.91% | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 1.56% | -38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |