Explore the Family Name Chatmon
The meaning of Chatmon
Variant of Chatman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chatmon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chatmon saw an increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 16,092 and increased to rank 15,669 by 2010, showing a growth of 2.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth during this period. The count rose from 1,654 in 2000 to 1,863 in 2010, marking a significant change of 12.64%. The proportion of people with the surname Chatmon per 100k also increased by 3.28% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,092 | #15,669 | 2.63% |
| Count | 1,654 | 1,863 | 12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.63 | 3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chatmon
The ethnicity of individuals with the Chatmon surname also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group remained those who identify as Black, although there was a slight decrease of 3.19%, from 90.21% in 2000 to 87.33% in 2010. People identifying as White made up 6.29% of the total in 2000, which slightly increased to 6.44% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, a change of 122.02%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races also experienced a substantial rise of 46.96%, from 2.30% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.21% | 87.33% | -3.19% |
| White | 6.29% | 6.44% | 2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 3.38% | 46.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.42% | 122.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |