Explore the Family Name Chesna
The meaning of Chesna
English and Irish: variant of Chesney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chesna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chesna has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 72,717 in 2000 to 67,126 in 2010, marking a 7.69% change. The count, or the number of individuals with this surname, also increased from 249 to 294 within the same period, an 18.07% growth. As proportion per 100,000 people, Chesna went up 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #67,126 | 7.69% |
| Count | 249 | 294 | 18.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesna
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chesna saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most notable shift occurred within the White demographic, which decreased by 7.32%, going from 97.99% to 90.82%. In 2010, new ethnicities also appeared, with 3.74% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.04% claiming two or more races. Additionally, both Hispanic and Black populations emerged with 1.70% each. However, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, remaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 90.82% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |