Explore the Family Name Chatagnier
The meaning of Chatagnier
French (Châtagnier): 1. variant of Châtaignier, from châtaignier ‘chestnut tree’, topographic name for someone living by a chestnut tree or a group of them, or a habitational name from (Le) Châtaignier, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. habitational name from Châtagnier, the name of several places in various parts of France, of the same etymology as 1 above.
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How common is the last name Chatagnier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chatagnier has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 52,714 to 56,195, indicating a change of -6.6. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 369 to 364, representing a -1.36 change. The proportion of people with the surname Chatagnier per 100,000 individuals reduced by 14.29, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #56,195 | -6.6% |
| Count | 369 | 364 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chatagnier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Chatagnier identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.48% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. In 2000, 1.36% identified as having two or more ethnicities, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. However, there was an increase in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, going from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The 2010 census also marked the first time individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, with a proportion of 1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.51% | -2.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 1.92% | 41.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |