Explore the Family Name Chessher
The meaning of Chessher
English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Cheshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chessher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chessher ranked 55,971 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to rank 57,516 in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.76%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased from 342 to 354 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.51%. The proportion of individuals named Chessher per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%, suggesting that while the count increased, it didn't keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #57,516 | -2.76% |
| Count | 342 | 354 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chessher
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chessher identify as White, with 93.27% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 91.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 2.05% to 3.67% over the decade, a change of 79.02%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Chesshers also rose from 1.75% to 2.82%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at 0% for both years, while the category of two or more races went from 2.34% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 91.53% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.67% | 79.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 2.82% | 61.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |