Explore the Family Name Cheaney
The meaning of Cheaney
English (Northamptonshire, of Norman origin): variant of Chaney.
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How common is the last name Cheaney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cheaney" experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 41060 in 2000 to 49365 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.23%. Similarly, the count of individuals with "Cheaney" as their last name also saw a reduction from 501 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, a dip of approximately 14.97%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population declined by 26.32%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #49,365 | -20.23% |
| Count | 501 | 426 | -14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheaney
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Cheaney" underwent minor changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as white represented the majority of the bearers of this surname, at 83.03% in 2000 and slightly lower at 82.86% in 2010. Black individuals accounted for 14.17% in 2000, a figure that rose slightly to 14.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname in either year. However, the Hispanic representation increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. Conversely, those claiming two or more races decreased, moving from 1.40% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.03% | 82.86% | -0.2% |
| Black | 14.17% | 14.55% | 2.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |