Explore the Family Name Chimal
The meaning of Chimal
Amerindian (Mexico): from the root of Nahuatl (Aztec) chimalli ‘shield’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chimal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chimal showed considerable growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,058 but rose significantly to 41,799 in 2010, marking a change of 31.54%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 308 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, an increase of 68.83%. Proportionally, this represented a change from 0.11 to 0.18 per 100,000 people, or a 63.64% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #41,799 | 31.54% |
| Count | 308 | 520 | 68.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.18 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chimal
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Chimal identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as such rose from 91.56% to 95.96% over the decade, an increase of 4.81%. The only other ethnic identity noted was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which decreased from 3.25% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, white, or black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.56% | 95.96% | 4.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.25% | 2.31% | -28.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 3.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |