Explore the Family Name Chesteen
The meaning of Chesteen
Americanized form of French Chastain. Compare Chasteen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chesteen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chesteen saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 87,348, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 100,302, marking a 14.83% decrease. Similarly, the count of those bearing the Chesteen surname dropped from 198 in 2000 to 180 in 2010, which is a 9.09% decline. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #100,302 | -14.83% |
| Count | 198 | 180 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesteen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chesteen has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 90.91 in 2000 to 86.67 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 8.59% in 2000 to 11.67% in 2010, showing a growth of 35.86%. No individuals with this surname reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native origin or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 86.67% | -4.66% |
| Black | 8.59% | 11.67% | 35.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |