Explore the Family Name Chez
The meaning of Chez
1. French: from chez ‘of the house of’. When a man of good lineage or repute became an outlaw this was added before his name to indicate both his status and the family of which he used to be considered a part. In some cases the chez was adopted as a surname in its own right and the surname was dropped. This surname is very rare in France. 2. Americanized form of Polish Czyz ‘siskin’. 3. Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Andre, Leonie, Alain, Michel, Odette, Pascal, Patrice, Sylvain. Spanish Jose, Elena, Guillermo, Jorge, Julio, Marianela, Tomas.
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How common is the last name Chez in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity rank of the surname "Chez" in 2000 was at 71,143 and in 2010 increased slightly to 71,042. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 7.42% from 256 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,042 | 0.14% |
| Count | 256 | 275 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Chez" has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 10.56%, from 18.75% in 2000 to 20.73% in 2010. In contrast, those identified as White decreased by 5.34%, from 46.48% in 2000 to 44.00% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic dropped slightly by 2.56% from 33.59% to 32.73%. Interestingly, in 2010, the data showed a new category of people, Black, representing 2.18% of the population. The categories of Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.48% | 44% | -5.34% |
| Hispanic | 33.59% | 32.73% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.75% | 20.73% | 10.56% |
| Black | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |