Explore the Family Name Chimenti
The meaning of Chimenti
Italian (southern): variant of Clementi (see Clement). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Francesco, Filomena, Guido.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chimenti in the United States?
The surname Chimenti, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen marginal changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 39,240th in popularity in 2000, it slightly dipped to rank 39,773rd a decade later, marking a decrease of 1.36%. The count of people with the surname increased from 528 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.55%. However, when looking at its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.2 to 0.19, or -5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #39,773 | -1.36% |
| Count | 528 | 552 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chimenti
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the demographics associated with the surname Chimenti. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. The overwhelming majority, over 94%, identified as White in both decennial censuses, with a slight increase from 94.13% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 5.11% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, marking an 18.4% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 94.75% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 4.17% | -18.4% |
| 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% |