Explore the Family Name Chenot
The meaning of Chenot
French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene), or a habitational name from (Le) Chenot or (Le) Chênot, names of several places in the northern part of France, of the same etymology. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Albert Louis, Andre.
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How common is the last name Chenot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chenot has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 62,359th position, marking a change of -4.89%. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of people with the surname actually increased from 318 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.94%. However, when considering this count relative to the overall population (proportion per 100k), it decreased by -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,359 | -4.89% |
| Count | 318 | 321 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chenot
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the surname Chenot from 2000 to 2010. The majority identify as White, but there was a slight decrease from 89.31% in 2000 to 83.80% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, jumping from 3.77% in 2000 to 7.48% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, making up 2.18% of the Chenot population in 2010, where there were none reported in the previous census. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable at around 6%, despite a marginal decrease of -0.95%. No change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with the percentage remaining at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.31% | 83.8% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 7.48% | 98.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.29% | 6.23% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |