Explore the Family Name Chessman
The meaning of Chessman
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Cheeseman.
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How common is the last name Chessman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chessman has seen a marginal decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,706th most common name and by 2010, it had slipped to the 63,698th position, marking a nearly 5% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly in the same period, from 310 to 313, representing an almost 1% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #63,698 | -4.93% |
| Count | 310 | 313 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chessman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chessman also shifted during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White at 89.03%, a proportion which marginally increased to 90.42% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a significant 126.11% change from 2.26% in 2000 to 5.11% in 2010. The number of Chessmans reporting Asian/Pacific Islander identity also appeared for the first time in 2010, albeit at a very small proportion (1.6%). Conversely, there was a sharp decrease in those who identified with two or more races, falling over 53% from 4.84% to 2.24%, and the Black category dropped to 0% in 2010. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.03% | 90.42% | 1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 5.11% | 126.11% |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 2.24% | -53.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |