Explore the Family Name Chappuis
The meaning of Chappuis
French: variant of Chapuis ‘carpenter, joiner’. Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent, Marcel, Veronique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chappuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chappuis saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 49249 in 2000 to 46314 in 2010, representing a change of approximately 5.96%. Also, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased by around 14.71%, going up from 401 in 2000 to 460 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people named Chappuis per 100,000 residents also saw an increase of 6.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #46,314 | 5.96% |
| Count | 401 | 460 | 14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappuis
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chappuis between 2000 and 2010. Most people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.26% to 95.43%. The percentage of Chappuis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0 to 1.09%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 30.67%, from 1.50% to 1.96%. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify with two or more races experienced a modest growth of 4%, moving from 1.25% to 1.30%. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.43% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.96% | 30.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.3% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |