Explore the Family Name Chappelear
The meaning of Chappelear
Americanized form of French Chapelier or perhaps Chapellier: occupational name for a maker or seller of hats, from an agent derivative of chapel (see Chapel). History: The ancestor of the Chappelears was Isaac Chapelier, Jr (1698–1741), born in London, a son of Isaac Chapelier, Sr (1672–c.1707), a Huguenot from Languedoc, France. Isaac Chapelier, Jr, immigrated to North America before 1730 and settled in St. Marys County, MD. He (or his father) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Chappelear in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Chappelear" experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chappelear ranked 31,621 in popularity and saw a marginal decrease of 0.53% by 2010 to rank 31,790. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased by approximately 5.07%, from 691 in 2000 to 726 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.85%, indicating that although the number of individuals with this surname has grown, its relative presence in the population has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #31,790 | -0.53% |
| Count | 691 | 726 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappelear
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chappelear, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority overwhelmingly identify as White, accounting for 97.40% and 96.69% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This shows a negligible decrease of 0.73% over the decade. There was a notable drop in those identifying as two or more races from 1.74% in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010, marking a 60.34% decrease. The years 2000 and 2010 recorded no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Interestingly, there was a new addition in the 2010 census with 1.65% identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.69% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0.69% | -60.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |