Explore the Family Name Chesher
The meaning of Chesher
English: variant of Cheshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chesher in the United States?
The surname Chesher has seen a decrease in popularity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,019th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it dropped to the 45,740th position, marking a 14.3% change. The actual count of individuals with the last name Chesher also declined from 516 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, a drop of 9.5%. Proportionally, this represents a decrease from 0.19 per 100K in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a dip of roughly 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #45,740 | -14.3% |
| Count | 516 | 467 | -9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Chesher surname, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 96.12%, decreasing slightly to 94.00% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the figures show a rise in those identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic. Those reporting two or more races jumped from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010, an increase of 84.48%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010, marking a 70.89% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.64% | 70.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.14% | 84.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |