Explore the Family Name Chargualaf
The meaning of Chargualaf
Chamorro (mainly Guam): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chargualaf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chargualaf has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th and by 2010, it had risen to 46,314th, reflecting an increase of 28.68%. The number of people with this surname also rose during this period from 286 to 460, indicating a growth of 60.84%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Chargualaf per 100,000 people grew by 45.45%, moving from 0.11 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #46,314 | 28.68% |
| Count | 286 | 460 | 60.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chargualaf
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chargualaf identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group experienced a slight decrease from 61.89% in 2000 to 59.35% in 2010. During the same decade, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 49.18%, moving from 13.99% to 20.87%. Those identifying as White decreased by 31.80%, while the Hispanic population saw an increase of 31.02%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.89% | 59.35% | -4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 13.99% | 20.87% | 49.18% |
| White | 14.34% | 9.78% | -31.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.64% | 8.7% | 31.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |