Explore the Family Name Chegwidden
The meaning of Chegwidden
Cornish: from chy ‘house’ + gwydn ‘white’, or from any of several places in Cornwall so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chegwidden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chegwidden has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 99,725 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to a rank of 99,378 by 2010, a change of 0.35%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 168 to 182, representing an 8.33% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #99,378 | 0.35% |
| Count | 168 | 182 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chegwidden
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the Chegwidden surname. Based on the data from both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White heavily dominate the ethnic identity associated with the surname, although there was a slight decrease from 99.4% in 2000 to 97.8% in 2010. It appears that there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also no representation from those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 97.8% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |