Explore the Family Name Chappelle
The meaning of Chappelle
1. English and Scottish (Stirlingshire): variant of Chappell and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. French: variant of Chapelle and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Chappelle is rare in France.
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How common is the last name Chappelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chappelle has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,149th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 13,810th spot, marking a change of -5.03%. However, the actual count of people bearing the Chappelle surname saw an increase from 2,132 in 2000 to 2,189 in 2010, a growth of 2.67%. The proportion of the Chappelle surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -6.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,149 | #13,810 | -5.03% |
| Count | 2,132 | 2,189 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.74 | -6.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappelle
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The largest increase was seen in the American Indian and Alaska Native category, which rose from 0.23% to 0.59%, a change of 156.52%. Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander categories also saw increases of 53.93% and 50.00% respectively. The category of Two or more races jumped up by 48.71%. However, populations identifying as White or Black with the surname Chappelle decreased slightly, with a -2.69% change for White and -4.11% for Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.69% | 53.22% | -2.69% |
| Black | 39.68% | 38.05% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 4.61% | 48.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.74% | 53.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.78% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.59% | 156.52% |