Explore the Family Name Chasten
The meaning of Chasten
1. Altered form of English Chesson. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of French Chastain. Compare Chasteen.
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How common is the last name Chasten in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chasten has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,147th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 52,851st position. This reflects a change of approximately 10.64 percent. The actual count of people with this surname has also grown, with a 22.5 percent increase from 320 individuals in 2000 to 392 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Chasten per 100,000 population increased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #52,851 | 10.64% |
| Count | 320 | 392 | 22.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chasten
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts within the population carrying the Chasten surname. While there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either census year, there were notable changes among other ethnic identities. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, rising 76.60 percent from 1.88 percent in 2000 to 3.32 percent in 2010. White representation experienced a small decrease of -2.19 percent, moving from 34.69 percent to 33.93 percent. Interestingly, Hispanic representation more than doubled, increasing 127.05 percent from 2.81 percent in 2000 to 6.38 percent in 2010. However, Black representation declined by -7.85 percent, falling from 60.63 percent in 2000 to 55.87 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.63% | 55.87% | -7.85% |
| White | 34.69% | 33.93% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 6.38% | 127.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 3.32% | 76.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |