Explore the Family Name Charland
The meaning of Charland
French: probably a cognate of Charlier ‘cartwright, wheelwright’. This surname is rare in France. History: Claude Charland dit Francoeur from Châteauroux in Indre, France, married first Jacqueline Desbordes in Quebec City, QC, in 1652, and second Jeanne Pelletier in Quebec City, QC, in 1661. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name Francoeur. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Adelard, Emile, Aldor, Anatole, Andre, Armand, Benoit, Edouard, Euclide, Francois, Huguette.
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How common is the last name Charland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Charland displayed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It ranked at 14,615 in 2000 and fell to 14,976 by 2010, signaling a 2.47% drop in its ranking. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during the same period, rising from 1,867 in 2000 to 1,974 in 2010, reflecting a 5.73% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline, going from 0.69 to 0.67, a change of -2.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,615 | #14,976 | -2.47% |
| Count | 1,867 | 1,974 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Charland identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 96.63% in 2000 to 93.21% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, showing a minor increase from 0.64% to 0.66%. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 0.75% to 3.55%. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.41% and 0.66% respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.55% to 1.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 93.21% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 3.55% | 373.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.52% | -1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.66% | 3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |