Explore the Family Name Chestnutt
The meaning of Chestnutt
Scottish and Irish: variant of Chestnut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chestnutt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chestnutt saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,516th most common surname in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to the 29,019th position. This represents a rank change of approximately 1.68%. The number of individuals with the Chestnutt surname also increased during this period, with a count of 754 in 2000 and 818 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.49%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,516 | #29,019 | 1.68% |
| Count | 754 | 818 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chestnutt
When examining the changes in ethnic identity among those with the Chestnutt surname, there were some notable shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 65.38% in 2000 to 60.27% in 2010, a drop of -7.82%. However, those identifying as Black increased from 31.70% to 35.21%, an increase of 11.07%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also saw a significant boost, going from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010, a whopping increase of 96.77%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.59% to 2.20%, a change of 38.36%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.38% | 60.27% | -7.82% |
| Black | 31.7% | 35.21% | 11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.2% | 38.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.83% | 96.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |