Explore the Family Name Chatwin
The meaning of Chatwin
English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): habitational name from a place in Shropshire called Chetwynd, from the Old English personal name Ceatta + Old English (ge)wind ‘winding ascent’.
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How common is the last name Chatwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chatwin has shown a notable increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,239 in popularity, with a total count of 605 people bearing it. By 2010, the rank had improved to 32,365, with an additional 106 individuals identified as Chatwins, representing an increase of 17.52%. This change also reflects an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.22 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #32,365 | 8.16% |
| Count | 605 | 711 | 17.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chatwin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chatwin has seen some shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of the Chatwin name are White, at 94.09% in 2010, a slight decrease from 94.21% in 2000. The percentage of Chatwins identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 3.47% to 3.52%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in Chatwins identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. There were no Chatwins recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 94.09% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.52% | 1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.55% | 86.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |