Explore the Family Name Chim
The meaning of Chim
1. Cambodian: written ជឹម, of Chinese origin, from 詹, meaning ‘practising divination’ in ancient Chinese (see Zhan 1). 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 詹 and 占, see Zhan 1 and 2. 3. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 粘, see Nian 2. 4. Amerindian (Mexico and Guatemala): Mayan name, from chiim ‘bag’. Some characteristic forenames: Cambodian Than, Bopha, Chhon, Khen, Kosal, Noeun, Noy, Samnang, Sophan, Sophea. Chinese Chan, Chun, Dung, Fong, Kong, Leung, Ping, Sang, Wah. Spanish Domingo, Francisco, Jose, Juan, Pascuala.
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How common is the last name Chim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chim has grown in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chim was ranked as the 28,674th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 27,376th place, representing an increase of 4.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 782 to 882, marking a 12.79% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Chim per 100,000 residents slightly rose by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,674 | #27,376 | 4.53% |
| Count | 782 | 882 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chim
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chim, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the percentage dropped slightly from 80.05% in 2000 to 79.25% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, which went down by 23.49%. The percentage of those identifying as White saw an increase of 41.28%, and while a small percentage identified as Hispanic, this group experienced a minimal decline of 1.19%. Notably, Black representation under this surname emerged in 2010, whereas there was no recorded instance in 2000. There were no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.05% | 79.25% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 13.43% | 13.27% | -1.19% |
| White | 2.81% | 3.97% | 41.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 2.15% | -23.49% |
| Black | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |