Explore the Family Name Chatten
The meaning of Chatten
English: variant of Chattin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chatten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chatten fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,293rd in terms of popularity in the United States, but it slid down to 61,436th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.61%. However, the count of individuals with the Chatten surname marginally increased by 2.51%, from 319 in 2000 to 327 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Chattens per 100,000 people saw a decline of 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #61,436 | -3.61% |
| Count | 319 | 327 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chatten
When examining the ethnicity identity of individuals with the Chatten surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as White, accounting for 80.25% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 79.51% in 2010. The second most prevalent ethnic identity among Chattens was Black, representing 16.30% in 2000 and increasing to 18.04% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant change in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, declining from 1.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census reported no individuals of Hispanic origin or who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.25% | 79.51% | -0.92% |
| Black | 16.3% | 18.04% | 10.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |