Explore the Family Name Chila
The meaning of Chila
Italian (Calabria; Chilà): probably a nickname from Greek cheilas ‘man with big lips’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chila in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chila saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chila was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 61,297th spot, marking a change of -2.3%. The number of people with this surname likewise increased from 315 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, a growth of 4.13%. However, when scaled to proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was an 8.33% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,297 | -2.3% |
| Count | 315 | 328 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chila
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chila also shifted slightly over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity carrying this surname, some changes occurred among other groups. Those identifying as White decreased from 86.03% in 2000 to 84.15% in 2010, a marginal decline of -2.19%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 11.75% to 13.11%, indicating a shift of 11.57%. A new group appeared in 2010, with 1.52% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.03% | 84.15% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 11.75% | 13.11% | 11.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |