Explore the Family Name Chesnick
The meaning of Chesnick
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Chesnik 2. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Česnik (see Cesnik).
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How common is the last name Chesnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Chesnick surname experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,237th most popular and fell to the 78,316th position by 2010, representing an 8.42% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Chesnick surname also saw a slight decrease over this period, from 251 individuals in 2000 to 244 in 2010, marking a -2.79% change. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people falling by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,316 | -8.42% |
| Count | 251 | 244 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesnick
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Chesnick surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased, though the specific percentage was suppressed for privacy. The majority of individuals with the Chesnick surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.21% in 2000 to 95.08% in 2010, reflecting a -2.19% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.08% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |