Explore the Family Name Chernov
The meaning of Chernov
Russian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from a nickname based on the Russian adjective chërnyy ‘black, dark’ (see Cherny) + the possessive suffix -ov.
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How common is the last name Chernov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chernov has seen an upsurge in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 but jumped to 53,072 by 2010, a change of about 25.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 255 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, reflecting a 52.94% spike. The proportion per 100k people also rose from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a 44.44% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #53,072 | 25.64% |
| Count | 255 | 390 | 52.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chernov
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chernov, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname grew from 96.47% in 2000 to 98.21% in 2010. In 2000, about 3.14% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no records of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 98.21% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |