Explore the Family Name Chaumont
The meaning of Chaumont
1. French: habitational name from any of numerous places called Chaumont ‘bald mountain’ (ultimately from Latin calvus mons), for example in Cher, Orne, Jura, Haute-Savoie. 2. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Chaumont in Orne (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: French Gilles, Raoul, Yvon. Spanish Alicia, Andres, Arturo, Beatriz, Elia, Jose, Julio, Miguel, Raul.
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How common is the last name Chaumont in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chaumont saw slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved up from 63,812 in 2000 to 62,714 in 2010, marking a 1.72% increase. In terms of count, the number of people carrying the Chaumont surname also increased from 292 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, reflecting a 9.25% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 over the decade indicating that the surname maintained a steady representation in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,714 | 1.72% |
| Count | 292 | 319 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaumont
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Chaumont. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant shift in its ethnic identity. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, growing from 85.96% in 2000 to 90.28% in 2010. While the Hispanic demographic decreased by 32.65%, moving from 11.64% to 7.84%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races emerged, holding 1.57% in 2010, where it didn't register in the 2000 data. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.96% | 90.28% | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 11.64% | 7.84% | -32.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |