Explore the Family Name Cheeves
The meaning of Cheeves
Altered form of Scottish Cheves.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheeves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cheeves has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a ranking of 69,201 which rose to 64,891 in 2010, marking a positive change of 6.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 15.47% from 265 to 306 within the same time period. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #64,891 | 6.23% |
| Count | 265 | 306 | 15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheeves
Looking at the ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the demographics of people with the Cheeves surname. Though no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010. White individuals with this surname decreased by 19.30% from 38.87% in 2000 to 31.37% in 2010. A small percentage (1.96%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, while none did so in 2000. The majority ethnicity for Cheeves remained Black, with an increase from 58.11% in 2000 to 60.13% in 2010, a shift of 3.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.11% | 60.13% | 3.48% |
| White | 38.87% | 31.37% | -19.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |