Explore the Family Name Chaudoin
The meaning of Chaudoin
1. French: probably a variant of Chadouin, from the ancient Germanic personal name Hadwin, composed of the elements hathu ‘war’ + wini ‘friend’. The surnames Chaudoin and Chadouin are very rare in France, the former being found mainly in Bouches-du-Rhône and Oise. Compare Shadden, Shadoan, and Shadowen. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of French Chaudron. History: This surname is listed along with its variant Chadouin in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. The Huguenot ancestor was François alias Francis Chaudoin or Chadouin from France, who was in Germantown, VA, by c.1753, when he married Sarah Weaver. He is believed by some have been born as François Chaudron in Oise in Picardy, but this has not been proven yet. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Shadden, Shadoan, and Shadowen.
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How common is the last name Chaudoin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chaudoin has shown a slight increase in its popularity over the span of a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 38,587 in the United States and this ranking improved to 36,337 by 2010, indicating a 5.83% change. The count of individuals with the Chaudoin surname also increased from 539 in 2000 to 616 in 2010, marking a 14.29% rise. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #36,337 | 5.83% |
| Count | 539 | 616 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaudoin
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Chaudoin surname, there have been noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identify as White, making up 92.76% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.56% in 2010. There's a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities and American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw small decreases. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 91.56% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 2.76% | -7.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.76% | 148.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.97% | 2.6% | -12.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |