Explore the Family Name Chetwood
The meaning of Chetwood
English: habitational name from Chetwode in Buckinghamshire or from Cheetwood in Cheetham, Manchester (Lancashire). This placename consists of the Brittonic placename element cēto- ‘wood’, with an explanatory addition in Old English of wudu ‘wood’. The surname may also be a Shropshire variant of Chatwin.
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How common is the last name Chetwood in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chetwood saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 93,427 and fell to 116,201 in 2010, marking a drop of 24.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 182 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, a reduction of 17.58%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people declined by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #116,201 | -24.38% |
| Count | 182 | 150 | -17.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chetwood
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Chetwood surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 81.87% in 2000 to 77.33% in 2010. There was no representation under Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 14.29% in 2000 to 20.00% in 2010, which is an increase of 39.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.87% | 77.33% | -5.55% |
| Hispanic | 14.29% | 20% | 39.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |