Explore the Family Name Chhan
The meaning of Chhan
Cambodian: written ឆាន់, of Chinese origin (see Chan 1 and 2). Compare Chan 13.
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How common is the last name Chhan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Chhan" has seen a rise in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 64,186 but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 59,603, indicating a growth of 7.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 290 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, marking a rise of 16.9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 in both years, showing that while the absolute numbers have grown, the relative prevalence of this surname has remained consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #59,603 | 7.14% |
| Count | 290 | 339 | 16.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhan
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname "Chhan" is predominantly associated with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname increased from 90.34% to 93.51%. Over the same period, there was a marked decrease in those reporting as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 6.90% to 2.06%. The surname didn’t register any individuals identifying as White or Black in 2010. A new group appeared in 2010, with Hispanic ethnicity accounting for 3.54% of the total. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.34% | 93.51% | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.9% | 2.06% | -70.14% |
| White | 2.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |