Explore the Family Name Checchi
The meaning of Checchi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Checco, a variant of Cecco (see Cecchi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Giordano, Mauro.
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How common is the last name Checchi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Checchi appeared to be relatively uncommon in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201st in popularity, falling slightly to 76,533rd by 2010 - a dip of around 10.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a modest decrease over this time period, going from 265 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.28%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #76,533 | -10.6% |
| Count | 265 | 251 | -5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Checchi
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Checchi, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White – 93.58% in 2000 and 93.63% in 2010, indicating a slight increase of 0.05%. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, increasing from 3.40% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, which is an increase of 17.06%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 93.63% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.98% | 17.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |