Explore the Family Name Chellis
The meaning of Chellis
1. Shortened form of Italian De Chellis. 2. English: variant of Challis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chellis in the United States?
The surname Chellis has seen a decline in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 44,997 and had 449 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,914 with only 420 individuals carrying the surname, a decrease of 6.46%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a 17.65% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #49,914 | -10.93% |
| Count | 449 | 420 | -6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chellis
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Chellis surname, changes were seen between the years 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were White (92.43%), followed by Black (5.12%), and a small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races (1.56%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals slightly increased to 92.86%, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased to 4.52%. Interestingly, no one with the Chellis surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, but there was a small representation (1.19%) from the Asian/Pacific Islander community. No individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 92.86% | 0.47% |
| Black | 5.12% | 4.52% | -11.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |