Explore the Family Name Chattopadhyay
The meaning of Chattopadhyay
Indian: sanskritized form of Chatterjee.
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How common is the last name Chattopadhyay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chattopadhyay has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chattopadhyay was ranked 90,252nd in popularity amongst all surnames with a count of 190 bearers representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had surged to 60,636th with an impressive growth rate of 32.81%. The total count of individuals bearing the Chattopadhyay surname also rose to 332, marking an increase of 74.74%, and the proportion per 100,000 people grew by 57.14% to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #60,636 | 32.81% |
| Count | 190 | 332 | 74.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chattopadhyay
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals bearing the surname Chattopadhyay have identified as Asian/Pacific Islander both in 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 94.74% of Chattopadhyays were Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping slightly to 94.28% in 2010. The percentage of Chattopadhyays identifying with two or more races declined from 3.68% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Chattopadhyays identifying as white in 2000, but this changed in 2010 when 2.11% identified as such. There were no Chattopadhyays who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.74% | 94.28% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 3.31% | -10.05% |
| White | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |