Explore the Family Name Chazen
The meaning of Chazen
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a cantor in a synagogue, from Yiddish khazn (Hebrew ḥazan). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron.
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How common is the last name Chazen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chazen has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the past ten years, with its rank dropping from 68,360 in 2000 to 73,005 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 6.79%. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly, going from 269 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a change of -1.12%. The proportion of individuals with the Chazen surname per 100k decreased by 10%, suggesting that the name is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #73,005 | -6.79% |
| Count | 269 | 266 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chazen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Chazen surname identified as White, with percentages standing steadily at 97.40% in 2000 and 97.37% in 2010. This marginal shift of -0.03% suggests that the ethnic identity associated with the Chazen surname has remained relatively constant. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, as part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010, implying a strong association of the Chazen surname with the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.37% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |