Explore the Family Name Chevis
The meaning of Chevis
English (Sussex): from Middle English cheuyn, Old French chevesne ‘chub’, possibly applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way, or as a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fish seller. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Monique.
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How common is the last name Chevis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chevis saw a minor change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 45,829 with approximately 439 individuals carrying this name. Ten years later, the rank had slightly improved to 45,189, suggesting an increase in the number of people with the Chevis surname. The count increased by roughly 8%, coming up to a total of 474 individuals with this surname in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #45,189 | 1.4% |
| Count | 439 | 474 | 7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chevis
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chevis, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, with percentages of 78.36 in 2000 and 78.90 in 2010, indicating a minimal increase over the decade. The percentage of people who identify as White decreased from 17.08% in 2000 to 13.50% in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, escalating from 1.37% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a mild increase from 2.73% to 3.16% over the same period. No individuals with the Chevis surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.36% | 78.9% | 0.69% |
| White | 17.08% | 13.5% | -20.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 3.8% | 177.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.16% | 15.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |