Explore the Family Name Chastine
The meaning of Chastine
Americanized form of French Chastain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chastine in the United States?
The surname Chastine, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a subtle increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 50,903rd most popular in America, with 385 individuals carrying it. By 2010, this rank had improved slightly to 49,723rd, and the count of individuals with the surname increased by approximately 9.61% to 422. However, the proportion of individuals named Chastine per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,723 | 2.32% |
| Count | 385 | 422 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chastine
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Chastine. The largest group identified as White, accounting for 58.70% in 2000, which decreased to 53.08% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Black made up the second-largest group, growing from 33.25% in 2000 to 35.31% in 2010. There was also a substantial increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races (from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 5.45% in 2000 to 8.53% in 2010). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 53.08% | -9.57% |
| Black | 33.25% | 35.31% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.45% | 8.53% | 56.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.61% | 67.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |