Explore the Family Name Chidley
The meaning of Chidley
English: habitational name from Chudleigh in Devon, which had the variant Chideleghe throughout the Middle Ages. Alternatively, it may be from Chidlow in Cheshire.
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How common is the last name Chidley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chidley has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 117,538th most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to 108,734th, showing a 7.49% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 137 in 2000 increasing to 163 in 2010; this represents an approximately 19% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a growth of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #108,734 | 7.49% |
| Count | 137 | 163 | 18.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chidley
In terms of ethnicity, the Chidley surname is primarily associated with White individuals according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of individuals with the Chidley surname identified as White, with only a minor decrease of 0.19% over the decade. The next most common ethnic identity associated with this surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 5.11% in 2000 to 6.75% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 93.25% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 6.75% | 32.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |