Explore the Family Name Chelton
The meaning of Chelton
English: probably a variant of Chilton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chelton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chelton has seen a decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in popularity and had slightly dropped to 69,170 a decade later, marking a decrease of approximately 13.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 310 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, a decline of about 8.39%. This led to a slight decrease in the proportion of the Chelton surname per 100,000 people, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #69,170 | -13.94% |
| Count | 310 | 284 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chelton
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Chelton surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 91.94% in 2000 to 89.44% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with this surname saw a significant increase over the decade, growing by 63.95% from 2.58% to 4.23%. The Black demographic remained relatively stable at 3.55% in 2000 and 3.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category went from 1.61% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 89.44% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 4.23% | 63.95% |
| Black | 3.55% | 3.52% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |