Explore the Family Name Charman
The meaning of Charman
1. English (Sussex and Surrey): occupational name for a carter, carrier, or coachman, from Middle English (Old French) char, car ‘car, cart, carriage’ + Middle English man ‘man’. Compare Carter and Carman 2. 2. English (Sussex and Surrey): occupational name for someone who did odd jobs, from Middle English char(re), chere (Old English cier(r), cer(r), cear(r), cær(r)) ‘turn (of activity), small job, chore’ + man. Compare Carman 2. 3. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of Slovenian Čarman (see Carman 5).
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How common is the last name Charman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Charman in the United States decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,428, but by 2010 it had dropped to 80,131, a decline of 15.42 percent. The census data also shows that the count of individuals with this name decreased from 264 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, indicating a 10.23 percent drop. Furthermore, the representation of this surname per 100k people also fell by 20.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #80,131 | -15.42% |
| Count | 264 | 237 | -10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those bearing the Charman surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname dropped from 4.55 percent in 2000 to none by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by 20.38 percent. However, there were slight increases among Whites and Blacks, with percentages rising from 75.38 to 76.37 and 12.50 to 12.66 respectively. The most significant change was seen among Hispanics, where the share increased by 37.20 percent. There were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.38% | 76.37% | 1.31% |
| Black | 12.5% | 12.66% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.92% | 6.75% | 37.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.11% | -20.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |