Explore the Family Name Cherrier
The meaning of Cherrier
French: variant of Charrier. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Jean-Claude, Jean-Guy, Michel, Pascal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cherrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cherrier saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cherrier was the 54,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slid to the 56,588th spot, marking a drop of 3.79%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Cherrier increased slightly from 354 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, a growth of nearly 2%. The proportional representation of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #56,588 | -3.79% |
| Count | 354 | 361 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cherrier
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cherrier, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, approximately 94.92% of those with the Cherrier surname identified as White, but this proportion fell to 90.30% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Cherriers identifying as Hispanic rose by 33.76%, from 3.11% to 4.16%. Additionally, by 2010, 1.66% identified as Black and 2.77% reported having two or more races. No Cherriers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 90.3% | -4.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.16% | 33.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |