Explore the Family Name Chickering
The meaning of Chickering
English: unexplained. The surname seems to have died out in the British Isles. History: The Chickering(e)s or Chickring(e)s who were in Dedham, MA, by c.1670 were originally from Wrentham, Suffolk. However, only four Chickerings (all in Staffordshire) and one Chickring (from Devon) were recorded in the 1881 British census.
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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% |