Explore the Family Name Chevallier
The meaning of Chevallier
French: variant of Chevalier and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Blanchard, Christophe, Francois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chevallier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chevallier has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,904th in terms of popularity, with 359 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 52,267th and the count to 397, showing a 10.58% growth in its usage over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.13 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #52,267 | 3.04% |
| Count | 359 | 397 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chevallier
In terms of ethnicity breakdown, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a few shifts for the surname Chevallier between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname is consistently White, which grew from 81.89% to 83.12%. The Hispanic percentage also saw substantial growth, increasing by 72.88% over the decade. The Black population with this surname showed a small increase from 9.47% to 9.82%. However, those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero, and there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.89% | 83.12% | 1.5% |
| Black | 9.47% | 9.82% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 5.29% | 72.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |