Explore the Family Name Cheyne
The meaning of Cheyne
English and Scottish (northeastern Scotland and Shetland): shortened form of Chaney, of Norman origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheyne in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cheyne has seen a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 27,595 in 2000 to 26,549 in 2010, an improvement of 3.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 11.68%, from 822 to 918. This equates to an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.3 to 0.31, a change of 3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #26,549 | 3.79% |
| Count | 822 | 918 | 11.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheyne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those bearing the Cheyne surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.01% to 93.36%. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.73% to 1.31%, a change of 79.45%. The Hispanic representation also saw growth, from 3.53% to 4.03%. An interesting addition in 2010 is the American Indian and Alaskan Native category at 0.65%, which was not present in the 2000 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 93.36% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.03% | 14.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.31% | 79.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |