Explore the Family Name Chinault
The meaning of Chinault
French: variant of Chenault and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chinault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chinault has seen a significant decrease over a decade. In 2000, Chinault was ranked 56,120th in popularity based on count, but by 2010, it had dropped to 73,215th, marking a decline of over 30%. The number of people with the Chinault surname also fell from 341 individuals in 2000 to 265 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 22.29%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #73,215 | -30.46% |
| Count | 341 | 265 | -22.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chinault
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Chinault surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.36% identified as such, which rose slightly to 98.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.47% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 98.49% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |