Explore the Family Name Chellew
The meaning of Chellew
Cornish: habitational name from Chellew in Ludgvan (Cornwall).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chellew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chellew experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chellew ranked 76,700 in popularity nationwide; however, by 2010 it moved to a rank of 78,567, marking a decrease of 2.43%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Chellew surname slightly increased from 233 to 243 during the same time period, a growth of 4.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #78,567 | -2.43% |
| Count | 233 | 243 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chellew
The ethnicity distribution for the Chellew surname also underwent changes as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.14%) identified their ethnic identity as White. By 2010, while most still identified as White (92.59%), there was a slight decrease of 3.69%. The data also revealed a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, which was 0% in 2000 but rose to 4.12% in 2010. Moreover, individuals claiming two or more races saw an increase from 2.15% to 2.47%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 92.59% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.47% | 14.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |