Explore the Family Name Cherin
The meaning of Cherin
Americanized form of Slovenian Čerin: probably a topographic name derived from čer ‘crag’. Alternatively, it may be a nickname derived from an old spelling of črn ‘black, dark’ (see Cerne).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cherin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cherin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cherin ranked 80,812 in popularity with 218 individuals bearing the name, equating to 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 97,671, reflecting a 20.86% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 14.68%, to 186, meaning Cherin was carried by only 0.06 individuals per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #97,671 | -20.86% |
| Count | 218 | 186 | -14.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cherin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Cherin surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group represented 93.12% of those with the surname in 2000, increasing slightly to 94.62% in 2010. Over the same period, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Cherin surname decreased from 3.67% to none. The data revealed no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Cherin surname in both 2000 and 2010. No change was observed for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 94.62% | 1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |