Explore the Family Name Chasen
The meaning of Chasen
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Chazen. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chasen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chasen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th, but by 2010 it had fallen to 46,487th, a decline of 7.17%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also decreased slightly, from 469 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, marking a reduction of 2.35%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #46,487 | -7.17% |
| Count | 469 | 458 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chasen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of people with the surname Chasen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 87.63% to 89.52% over the decade. Those identifying as Black also increased during this period, going from 8.96% to 9.39%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.56% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.63% | 89.52% | 2.16% |
| Black | 8.96% | 9.39% | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |