Explore the Family Name Chernow
The meaning of Chernow
Americanized form of Russian and Jewish Chernov. Compare Chernoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chernow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chernow experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th in terms of frequency and fell to 66,164th place by 2010, reflecting a change of -7.8%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dipped from 306 to 299 during this decade, a drop of 2.29%. Despite this decline, the proportion of people named Chernow per 100,000 remained relatively stable, with only a minor decrease from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #66,164 | -7.8% |
| Count | 306 | 299 | -2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chernow
In relation to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Chernow identify as White. This figure decreased slightly from 97.39% in 2000 to 94.31% in 2010. During the same period, a new ethnicity emerged among those with the surname, with 3.68% identifying as Hispanic in 2010, a category that had not been represented in 2000. No individuals with the Chernow surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 94.31% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.68% | 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% |