Explore the Family Name Cheshier
The meaning of Cheshier
English: variant of Cheshire. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Cheshier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cheshier has seen a slight decrease in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cheshier ranked at 24,529 in terms of surname prevalence, but it dropped to 25,115 by 2010, marking a -2.39% change. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 955 in 2000 to 988 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.46%. The proportion of Cheshier per 100k people also saw a minor decline from 0.35 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #25,115 | -2.39% |
| Count | 955 | 988 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheshier
The ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Cheshier showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals made up the majority in both years, although their percentage slightly decreased from 87.23% to 86.03%. The proportion of those identifying as Black rose marginally from 8.06% to 8.40%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within those carrying the Cheshier surname saw a significant increase of 67.39%, growing from 2.30% to 3.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased by -25.74%, from 1.36% to 1.01%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.23% | 86.03% | -1.38% |
| Black | 8.06% | 8.4% | 4.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.85% | 67.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.01% | -25.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |