Explore the Family Name Chappelow
The meaning of Chappelow
English (northern): habitational name from Chapel How, a religious building dating from 1550 in Ambleside in Westmorland.
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How common is the last name Chappelow in the United States?
The surname Chappelow, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in rank popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked as the 100,194th most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to rank 104,602 by 2010, marking a 4.4% decrease. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 167 to 171, indicating a growth rate of 2.4%. In both years, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #104,602 | -4.4% |
| Count | 167 | 171 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappelow
In terms of ethnicity, the Chappelow surname has been predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.4% of individuals with the Chappelow surname were of White ethnicity. By 2010, although there was a slight drop of 2.93%, a significant majority (96.49%) still identified as White. The census data registered no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also no recorded change for those identifying with two or more races, while the Hispanic demographic showed a marginal presence in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 96.49% | -2.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |