Explore the Family Name Chege
The meaning of Chege
East African (Kenya): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chege in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chege has significantly grown in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 113,519th place in 2000 to 47,791st in 2010, a leap of approximately 57.9%. In terms of count, there were only 143 individuals with the Chege surname in 2000, but this number had increased more than twofold to 443 by 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 200%, moving from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #47,791 | 57.9% |
| Count | 143 | 443 | 209.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.15 | 200% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chege
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the surname Chege, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that a significant majority identify as Black. In 2000, about 88.81% of individuals with the Chege surname identified as Black, and this percentage increased to 95.49% by 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was White, although this group saw a significant decrease from making up 6.29% of Cheges in 2000 to just 2.48% in 2010. A small percentage identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010 that figure had fallen to zero. Additionally, in 2010, a new category emerged with 1.13% of Cheges identifying as Hispanic. However, no Cheges identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.81% | 95.49% | 7.52% |
| White | 6.29% | 2.48% | -60.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |