Explore the Family Name Chhim
The meaning of Chhim
Cambodian: written ឈឹម, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Chhim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chhim has seen a substantial rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387th and by 2010, it had risen to the 29,138th rank, reflecting a change of 17.66%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased during this period. In 2000, there were about 602 individuals with the surname Chhim, which grew to 813 by 2010, marking an upsurge of 35.05%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also exhibited growth from 0.22 to 0.28, an increase of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #29,138 | 17.66% |
| Count | 602 | 813 | 35.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.28 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhim
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Chhim, there have been some noticeable shifts over the decade as well. The Decennial U.S. Census data showed that in 2000, 87.54% of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. This increased to 93.60% in 2010, indicating a positive change of 6.92%. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 10.3% in 2000 to just 1.85% in 2010. The number of Chhims identifying as White saw a considerable surge from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded percentage of Chhims identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 1.6% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.54% | 93.6% | 6.92% |
| White | 1.33% | 2.34% | 75.94% |
| Two or More Races | 10.3% | 1.85% | -82.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |