Explore the Family Name Charlot
The meaning of Charlot
French: from a pet form of the personal name Charles. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Pierre, Jean-Baptiste, Stephane, Andre, Benoit, Constant, Dominique, Firmin, Francois, Gabrielle, Myrtha.
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How common is the last name Charlot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Charlot saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Charlot ranked 22,688th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 20,047th. This represents an increase of 11.64 percent over the decade. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,057 in 2000 to 1,334 in 2010, marking a 26.21 percent rise. The proportion of individuals bearing the Charlot name per 100,000 people also showed a positive trend, growing by 15.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #20,047 | 11.64% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,334 | 26.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.45 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charlot
The ethnic identity associated with the Charlot surname also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Although the largest percentage of Charlots identified as Black in both years (80.51 percent in 2000 and 84.63 percent in 2010), there were shifts in other ethnicities. The proportion identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 2.08 percent to 3.75 percent. However, the percentage of Charlots who identified as having two or more races decreased significantly, from 7.57 percent to 3.22 percent. Similarly, the percentage identifying as White slightly decreased from 8.14 percent to 7.72 percent. For privacy reasons, data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.51% | 84.63% | 5.12% |
| White | 8.14% | 7.72% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.75% | 80.29% |
| Two or More Races | 7.57% | 3.22% | -57.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |