Explore the Family Name Charrier
The meaning of Charrier
French: occupational name from a shortened form of Old French char(r)etier ‘carter’, an agent derivative of char(r)ete ‘small cart’, a diminutive of char ‘cart, carriage’ (see Char). History: Louis-Antoine Charrier from Niort in Deux-Sèvres, France, married Marie Haché in New Orleans, LA, in 1785. Some characteristic forenames: French Benoit, Elphege, Aime, Jacques, Marcel, Rolande.
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How common is the last name Charrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Charrier" has seen a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,094th in popularity amongst all surnames in the United States, with approximately 678 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 39,773rd and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 552, marking an 18.58% decrease. This decline in popularity also resulted in a drop in proportion per 100k from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #39,773 | -23.93% |
| Count | 678 | 552 | -18.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charrier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Charrier" remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 93.07% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw slight increases, rising from 2.06% to 2.36%, and 3.54% to 3.80%, respectively. A small fraction of the people with this surname reported having two or more ethnic identities, increasing from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. No individuals with the Charrier surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 92.57% | -0.54% |
| Black | 3.54% | 3.8% | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.36% | 14.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.27% | 7.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |