Explore the Family Name Cheon
The meaning of Cheon
Korean: variant of Chŏn (see Chon 1).
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How common is the last name Cheon in the United States?
The surname Cheon has seen a rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cheon ranked 51,680 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed significantly to rank 35,016, marking a change of 32.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 378 in 2000 to 644 in 2010, representing a surge of 70.37%. This means that the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 of the population grew from 0.14 to 0.22 during this period, signifying a growth rate of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #35,016 | 32.24% |
| Count | 378 | 644 | 70.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.22 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cheon has also evolved over time, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 82.01% of people with the Cheon surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, a figure which rose to 92.24% in 2010, an increase of 12.47%. The percentage of people identifying as White dropped from 12.96% in 2000 to 6.52% in 2010, marking a decrease of 49.69%. Interestingly, there was no record of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, 0.78% of people with the Cheon surname identified as Hispanic. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races fell from 3.97% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.01% | 92.24% | 12.47% |
| White | 12.96% | 6.52% | -49.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |