Explore the Family Name Chappie
The meaning of Chappie
Scottish: probably an occupational name, a Shetland dialect form of Middle English chapper ‘merchant’. History: A merchant surnamed Chappie is recorded in 17th-century Shetland.
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How common is the last name Chappie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chappie has seen a marked decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chappie ranked 82,344 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 135,593, marking a significant drop of 64.67%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 213 in 2000 to 124 in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 41.78%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Chappie decreased by half, from 0.08 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #135,593 | -64.67% |
| Count | 213 | 124 | -41.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.04 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappie
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Chappie surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was no change from 2000 to 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories all remaining at zero. However, the percentage of individuals with the Chappie surname who identified as White saw a slight increase from 93.90% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage who identified as Black went from 5.16% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 94.35% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 5.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |