Explore the Family Name Chaston
The meaning of Chaston
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) chestnut tree’, Middle English (atte) chastein (Old French chastaigne).
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How common is the last name Chaston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaston saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname moved from 89,549 in 2000 to 88,020 in 2010, marking an improvement of 1.71%. In terms of absolute count, there was an increase of nearly 10%, with 192 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 and 211 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Chaston surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #88,020 | 1.71% |
| Count | 192 | 211 | 9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaston
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chaston, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, no significant changes were observed across most categories between 2000 and 2010. No Chastons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Individuals identifying as two or more races also remained at zero. In contrast, those who identified as White showed a small decrease from 96.88% in 2000 to 93.84% in 2010, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Chaston surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 93.84% | -3.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |