Explore the Family Name Chickering
How common is the last name Chickering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chickering held a rank of 28,460 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to 29,334 by 2010, indicating a decrease of about 3.07%. In actual count, there were 789 individuals named Chickering in 2000, which increased marginally to 806 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.15%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.9% from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #29,334 | -3.07% |
| Count | 789 | 806 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chickering
Regarding ethnic identity, Whites have a significant representation among those with the surname Chickering, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, they accounted for 98.23% and this figure dropped slightly to 94.17% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities, with an increase of 243.42%, from 0.76% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities were not available in 2000, but by 2010 they represented 1.36% and 1.74% respectively of the Chickering surname bearers. No changes were observed for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 94.17% | -4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 2.61% | 243.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |