Explore the Family Name Cheese
The meaning of Cheese
English: from Middle English chese, chi(e)se ‘cheese, curds’ (Old English cēse (Anglian), West Saxon cȳse), probably a metonymic occupational name denoting a maker or seller of cheese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cheese' has seen moderate growth from 2000 to 2010. It rose in rank from 46,839 in 2000 to 45,959 in 2010, indicating a 1.88% increase in popularity. The actual count of people with this surname increased by 8.67% from 427 to 464 over the same decade. However, when measured as a proportion per 100k, there was no change, staying constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #45,959 | 1.88% |
| Count | 427 | 464 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheese
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting distribution among those bearing the 'Cheese' surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The largest ethnic group was Black, accounting for 73.54% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 74.57% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, accounting for 20.37% in 2000, and slightly decreasing to 19.83% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 3.28% in 2000 but decreased to 2.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.11% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.54% | 74.57% | 1.4% |
| White | 20.37% | 19.83% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.02% | 43.13% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 2.37% | -27.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |