Explore the Family Name Chillemi
The meaning of Chillemi
Italian (southern): probably an unflattering nickname from ghiddemi ‘cowardly man’, a dialect word of Arabic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Luiz, Sal, Agatino, Antonino, Carmela, Carmello, Carmelo, Ennio, Giuseppe, Lorenza, Mario, Onofrio, Santo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Chillemi in the United States?
The surname Chillemi was ranked as the 33,292nd most popular surname in the Decennial U.S. Census of 2000 and slipped slightly to 35,721st place in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.3%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 647 in 2000 to 629 in 2010, showing a minor decline of 2.78%. The proportion of people with the surname Chillemi per 100,000 population fell by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #35,721 | -7.3% |
| Count | 647 | 629 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chillemi
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Chillemi identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, though the percentage decreased marginally from 98.15% in 2000 to 97.14% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the number identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, representing a change of 60.43%. The data showed no individuals with the surname Chillemi identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 97.14% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.23% | 60.43% |
| 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% |