Explore the Family Name Cheramie
The meaning of Cheramie
Altered form of French Cheramy: nickname from cher ‘dear’ + ami ‘friend’, not perhaps for someone who was a ‘dear friend’ so much as for someone who used the expression a great deal. History: Joseph Cheramy from Mauron in Morbihan, Brittany (France), married Gertrude-Olive Michel in Donaldsonville, LA, in 1786. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Camille, Celestine, Dumas, Gabrielle, Ludger, Marcel, Monique, Noemie.
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How common is the last name Cheramie in the United States?
The surname Cheramie is ranked 13,903 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2010, a slight decrease from its rank of 13,896 in 2000. Despite this minor drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Cheramie surname actually increased by nearly 9% from 1,993 in 2000 to 2,172 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.74 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,896 | #13,903 | -0.05% |
| Count | 1,993 | 2,172 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheramie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Cheramie surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 1.57% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Cheramies identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.33%, though the overall numbers remain small. The percentage of Cheramies identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased significantly by 132.94%, albeit from a very low base. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.07% | -1.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 1.98% | 132.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.8% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.97% | -3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |