Explore the Family Name Chelf
The meaning of Chelf
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chelf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chelf" has seen a slight decrease in its ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 31,167 to 31,629—a change of -1.48%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased during this same period, growing from 704 to 731, which is an increase of 3.84%. The proportion per 100k people though decreased slightly from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #31,629 | -1.48% |
| Count | 704 | 731 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chelf
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Chelf surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, accounting for 95.03% in 2000 and 94.25% in 2010. Hispanic representation amongst those with this surname saw an increase of 37.06% within the same period. There was also a minor increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, increasing by 28.24% between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Black individuals bearing the surname showed a decrease of 11.35%. According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Chelf surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 94.25% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.33% | 37.06% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.64% | -11.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.09% | 28.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |