Explore the Family Name Chiera
The meaning of Chiera
Italian (Calabria): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Carmelo, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chiera in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chiera has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ranking of the surname was at 62,577 which fell to 69,996 by 2010, marking a decline of 11.86%. The count also showed a drop from 299 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 6.35%. Further, the proportion of this surname per 100k people declined from 0.11 to 0.09, an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #69,996 | -11.86% |
| Count | 299 | 280 | -6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiera
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the Chiera surname identified primarily as White, with 95.65% in 2000 and 94.29% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 1.42%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.67% in 2000. Interestingly, despite no reported Hispanic representation in 2000, there was a 4.29% representation in 2010. There were no changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.29% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |