Explore the Family Name Chardon
The meaning of Chardon
French: 1. variant of Cardon. 2. habitational name from (Le) Chardon, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Chirdon.
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How common is the last name Chardon in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chardon increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chardon was ranked 77,222nd in terms of popularity and had a total count of 231. By 2010, the rank improved to 74,826, indicating an increase in popularity by approximately 3.1%. The count also rose to 258, marking an 11.69% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #74,826 | 3.1% |
| Count | 231 | 258 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chardon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chardon also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of White individuals with this surname increased by 15.71%, from 28.14% to 32.56% over the decade. The Hispanic group, which held the majority representation in 2000 at 62.77%, saw a slight decrease to 59.30% in 2010. There was a minimal growth in the Black demographic, from 6.49% to 6.59%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.6% to zero. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.77% | 59.3% | -5.53% |
| White | 28.14% | 32.56% | 15.71% |
| Black | 6.49% | 6.59% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |