Explore the Family Name Chavanne
The meaning of Chavanne
French: topographic name derived from cabane ‘cabin, hut’ (from Late Latin capanna), or a habitational name from (La) Chavanne, the name of several places in the east-central part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean Pierre, Monique.
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How common is the last name Chavanne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chavanne saw a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname in the United States and rose to the 62,359th position by 2010. This is a change of approximately 2.58%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 291 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a growth of about 10.31%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Chavanne surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,359 | 2.58% |
| Count | 291 | 321 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chavanne
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chavanne has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 87.29% in 2000 to 83.80% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 9.97% to 12.46%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.72% to 1.87%. Interestingly, the data for 2010 shows that 1.87% of individuals carrying the Chavanne surname identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.29% | 83.8% | -4% |
| Black | 9.97% | 12.46% | 24.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.87% | 8.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |