Explore the Family Name Chattman
The meaning of Chattman
Altered form of English Chatman or Chattam, the latter being a variant of Chatham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chattman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chattman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chattman was ranked 50,366 in popularity with 390 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 53,802, despite the count only decreasing marginally to 384. This signifies a change rate of -6.82 in rank and -1.54 in count over the ten-year period. The proportion of the populace bearing this surname also decreased from 0.14 per 100k in 2000 to 0.13 per 100k in 2010, a drop of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #53,802 | -6.82% |
| Count | 390 | 384 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chattman
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chattman as well. The majority of individuals with the Chattman surname identified as Black, with 72.56% in 2000 and a near-identical 72.40% in 2010, demonstrating a very minor decrease in that decade. White Chattmans made up 21.54% in 2000, but saw a 16.57% decrease to fall to 17.97% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 4.36% to 7.55%, showing a 73.17% change. Hispanic representation also grew from 1.28% to 1.82%, a 42.19% increase. There were no Chattmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.56% | 72.4% | -0.22% |
| White | 21.54% | 17.97% | -16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 4.36% | 7.55% | 73.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.82% | 42.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |