Explore the Family Name Chauncey
The meaning of Chauncey
English (of Norman origin): variant of Chancey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chauncey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chauncey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,701st most popular surname, but dropped slightly in ranking to 19,796th in 2010, representing a 5.86% decrease. The total count of people with this surname remained almost constant, increasing only by 0.15% from 1,357 in 2000 to 1,359 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,701 | #19,796 | -5.86% |
| Count | 1,357 | 1,359 | 0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chauncey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Chauncey identify as White, accounting for 88.73% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 89.26% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Black, which decreased from 7.22% in 2000 to 6.55% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.40% to 1.55% over the decade. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.73% | 89.26% | 0.6% |
| Black | 7.22% | 6.55% | -9.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.55% | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |