Explore the Family Name Character
The meaning of Character
Origin undetermined. It is found mainly among African Americans (mostly in GA and AL).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Character in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Character' slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 59916 in 2000 to 62531 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.36%. However, the count of individuals with the surname rose modestly from 315 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, an increase of 1.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,531 | -4.36% |
| Count | 315 | 320 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Character
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the 'Character' surname from data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained the highest but slightly decreased from 76.83% in 2000 to 76.25% in 2010. Those identifying as White saw an increase from 20.63% to 22.50% across the decade. Notably, people identifying as two or more races was 1.59% in 2000, but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.83% | 76.25% | -0.75% |
| White | 20.63% | 22.5% | 9.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |