Explore the Family Name Chesbro
The meaning of Chesbro
English: variant of Chesbrough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chesbro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chesbro has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 38,079 in terms of frequency but dropped to a rank of 42,030 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 10.38%. The actual count of individuals with the Chesbro surname also decreased from 547 in 2000 to 517 in 2010, registering a reduction of 5.48%. This trend is further evidenced by the proportion per 100k people, which went down by 10.0% from 0.2 to 0.18 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #42,030 | -10.38% |
| Count | 547 | 517 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesbro
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Chesbro surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 94.33% to 91.49%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.1% to 2.51%. There was no change in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, both remained at 0%. Individuals identifying as being part of two or more races increased by 44.28%, rising from 2.01% to 2.90%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers slightly increased from 1.46% to 1.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 91.49% | -3.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.9% | 44.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.51% | 128.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.55% | 6.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |