Explore the Family Name Chelette
The meaning of Chelette
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of German Schletter: habitational name for someone from Schletta or Schlettau, placenames in Saxony. History: The progenitor of the Chelettes was Mich(a)el Schletter from Germany, who settled in LA in the middle of the 18th century. His children bore the surnames Chelet(t)re and Chelette; the latter form is the one which survived. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Honore, Marcelle.
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How common is the last name Chelette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chelette has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chelette ranked 27,150 in popularity with a count of 838, equating to a proportion of 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 28,940, with a count of 821, reducing the proportion to 0.28 per 100,000 people. The overall change represented a decline of 6.59% in rank and a 2.03% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #28,940 | -6.59% |
| Count | 838 | 821 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chelette
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those bearing the Chelette surname predominantly identify as White, remaining relatively stable at around 91.7% between 2000 and 2010. Other significant ethnic identities include Black (decreasing from 3.70% to 3.17%), Hispanic (down from 2.15% to 1.83%) and those identifying with two or more races (increasing from 1.67% to 2.19%). The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable increase, rising from 0.72% to 1.10%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.77% | 91.72% | -0.05% |
| Black | 3.7% | 3.17% | -14.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.19% | 31.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 1.83% | -14.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 1.1% | 52.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |