Explore the Family Name Chidsey
The meaning of Chidsey
English (Somerset): habitational name from Chedzoy in Somerset, which is named with an Old English personal name Cedd + ēg ‘island, dry ground in a marsh’.
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How common is the last name Chidsey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chidsey has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,252 in popularity, with 333 individuals identified as Chidsey. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,196, although the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly to 335. This represents a minor shift in rank of -5.14 and an increase in count by 0.6. The proportion of individuals bearing the Chidsey name per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, a change of -8.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #60,196 | -5.14% |
| Count | 333 | 335 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chidsey
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Chidsey surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 98.50% of individuals with the Chidsey surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.01% in 2010. There was no reported significant change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.01% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |