Explore the Family Name Chhin
The meaning of Chhin
Cambodian: written ឈិន, of Chinese origin, from 陳, meaning ‘to explain’ and ‘old’ in ancient Chinese (see Chen 1).
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How common is the last name Chhin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chhin significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In year 2000, Chhin was ranked as the 90,252nd most common surname, with a count of 190, translating to a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking improved to 64,388 with a count of 309, increasing its proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents an increase in rank by 28.66% and a rise in count by 62.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #64,388 | 28.66% |
| Count | 190 | 309 | 62.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Chhin identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 92.63% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races dropped from 5.79% to 1.62% during the same period. Interestingly, while no one with the surname identified as Hispanic, White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a small percentage (1.94%) who identified as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.63% | 95.15% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.79% | 1.62% | -72.02% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |