Explore the Family Name Chernich
The meaning of Chernich
Americanized form of Slovenian Černič or Črnič: nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion, derived from (an old spelling of) črn ‘black, dark’; or a patronymic from the nickname Črni, with the same meaning. Compare Cernich.
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How common is the last name Chernich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chernich" slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Chernich" was ranked 116,123rd in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 120,187th, reflecting a decline of 3.5%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname "Chernich" increased from 139 in 2000 to 144 in 2010, a rise of 3.6%. Throughout this period, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #120,187 | -3.5% |
| Count | 139 | 144 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chernich
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that those bearing the surname "Chernich" predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 99.28% identified as White, but this figure declined to 92.36% by 2010. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 indicates a new ethnic identity among the "Chernich" population, with 5.56% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the "Chernich" surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 92.36% | -6.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |