Explore the Family Name Cheyney
The meaning of Cheyney
English (of Norman origin): variant of Chaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheyney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cheyney has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 45,573 in 2000, it dropped to 54,637 by 2010, representing a change of -19.89. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 442 to 377 during the same period, showing a drop of about 14.71%. The proportion of people named Cheyney per 100,000 also fell by approximately 18.75%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #54,637 | -19.89% |
| Count | 442 | 377 | -14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheyney
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The White ethnicity group saw a modest increase, rising from 92.31% to 94.69%. There was also a small growth in the Hispanic and Two or more races categories, which increased by 16.91% and 17.13% respectively. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Cheyney surname dropped to zero, and no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity were recorded with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 94.69% | 2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2.12% | 17.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.59% | 16.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |