Explore the Family Name Charlier
The meaning of Charlier
French and Walloon: occupational name for a cartwright, wheelwright, from Old French charrelier, a derivative of charrel ‘cart’, a diminutive of char ‘cart, carriage’ (see Char). Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Andree, Emile, Jacques, Susette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Charlier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Charlier saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Charlier was ranked 32,652 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it fell to the rank of 59,742, indicating a drop of nearly 83%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 663 to 338 during the same period, signifying a decline of approximately 49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #59,742 | -82.97% |
| Count | 663 | 338 | -49.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.11 | -56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charlier
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Charlier, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly identified as White (89.89% in 2000, dropping slightly to 86.98% in 2010), there's a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.21% to 3.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also rose from 5.88% to 9.17%, while the Hispanic population went from 1.81% to 0%. No significant changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.89% | 86.98% | -3.24% |
| Black | 5.88% | 9.17% | 55.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 3.25% | 168.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |