Explore the Family Name Chesson
The meaning of Chesson
1. English: variant of Cheston or Chaston. 2. French: variant of Chiasson and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Chesson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chesson has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,815th most common name, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 15,210th spot, marking a 3.83% rise in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also demonstrated an upward trend during this period, growing by 14.62% from 1,690 to 1,937. Consequently, the proportion of people named Chesson per 100,000 residents increased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,815 | #15,210 | 3.83% |
| Count | 1,690 | 1,937 | 14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.66 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chesson has seen some interesting shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname in both years, though their proportion dropped by 6.75% from 66.27% in 2000 to 61.8% in 2010. The Black community saw an increase of 10.13%, from 29.11% to 32.06% over the decade. The percentage of Chessons identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 2.49% to 3.15%. Additionally, there was a marked increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races, from 1.60% to 2.17%. Notably, no Chessons were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.36% and 0.46% of the Chesson population, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.27% | 61.8% | -6.75% |
| Black | 29.11% | 32.06% | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.15% | 26.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.17% | 35.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |