Explore the Family Name Chaplain
The meaning of Chaplain
English: variant of Chaplin 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chaplain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chaplain saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 40,552nd popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 41,164th, reflecting a decrease of 1.51%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 508 to 529 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 4.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,164 | -1.51% |
| Count | 508 | 529 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaplain
The Decennial U.S. Census provides data regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Chaplain. The majority of individuals identified as white, though there was a small reduction from 91.54% in 2000 to 88.66% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Black ethnicity from 7.09% to 7.75% during the same decade. The census showed no representation from Asian or Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaskan Native backgrounds for both years. New entries in the 2010 census were those who identify with two or more races at 1.89% and Hispanic representation at 1.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 88.66% | -3.15% |
| Black | 7.09% | 7.75% | 9.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |