Explore the Family Name Childres
The meaning of Childres
English: metathesized form of Childers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Childres in the United States?
The surname Childres, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight dip in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 28,912 and by 2010, it had slipped down to rank 30,390, marking a decrease of 5.11%. The actual count of people bearing this surname also showed a minimal decline from 774 in 2000 to 769 in 2010, a change of -0.65%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Childres per 100k population has decreased by 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #30,390 | -5.11% |
| Count | 774 | 769 | -0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Childres
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the Childres surname bearers identify as White, with no change in this percentage between 2000 and 2010, staying steady at 80.36%. The second largest ethnic group within this surname identifies as Black, although there was a minor decrease from 14.60% in 2000 to 14.43% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.07% to 2.34% over the decade, while those identifying under two or more races also increased from 1.81% to 2.21%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.36% | 80.36% | 0% |
| Black | 14.6% | 14.43% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.34% | 13.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2.21% | 22.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |