Explore the Family Name Chhor
The meaning of Chhor
Cambodian: written ឆ, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chhor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chhor has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 in popularity but rose to 59,324 by 2010, marking a change of 16.88%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname grew from 255 to 341, an increase of 33.73% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #59,324 | 16.88% |
| Count | 255 | 341 | 33.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhor
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Chhor identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this identification, from 98.43% to 94.43%. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as two or more races, White, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, 1.76% identified themselves as having two or more races, and 2.35% identified as White. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 98.43% | 94.43% | -4.06% |
| White | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |