Explore the Family Name Chatelain
The meaning of Chatelain
French (Châtelain): from châtelain ‘lord (of the manor)’, Old French chastelain (from Latin castellanus, a derivative of castellum ‘castle’), applied either as a status name for the governor or constable of a castle or as an ironic nickname. History: François Châtelain/Chastelain from Paris, France, married Marguerite Cardin in Trois-Rivières, QC, in 1729. Some characteristic forenames: French Angelle, Camille, Cecile, Elzear, Fernand, Gilles, Jean Claude, Jean Robert, Jean-Luc, Marcel, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Chatelain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chatelain witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,566 in the United States and dropped to 18,018 by 2010, which means a decrease of approximately 2.57%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,476 to 1,549 during the same period, marking an increase of almost 4.95%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of around 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,566 | #18,018 | -2.57% |
| Count | 1,476 | 1,549 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chatelain
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chatelain identify as White, although their percentage decreased from 85.98% in 2000 to 82.44% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, whose representation increased considerably from 8.88% to 12.33%. An increase was also observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising by 41.46% and 26.23% respectively. Meanwhile, a small decline was noted in those identifying as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.98% | 82.44% | -4.12% |
| Black | 8.88% | 12.33% | 38.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 2.52% | -7.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.36% | -4.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.77% | 26.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.58% | 41.46% |