Explore the Family Name Chinchilla
The meaning of Chinchilla
Spanish: habitational name from Chinchilla de Montearagón in Albacete province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Manuel, Jorge, Luis, Roberto, Carlos, Cesar, Julio, Rogelio, Santos, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Chinchilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chinchilla" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chinchilla ranked 13,347th in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 9,165th place - a notable increase of 31.33%. The count of people bearing this name also saw a significant rise from 2,094 to 3,561 during this period, which represents an impressive growth rate of 70.06%. The proportion of individuals with the Chinchilla surname per 100,000 people likewise increased by 55.13%, from 0.78 in 2000 to 1.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,347 | #9,165 | 31.33% |
| Count | 2,094 | 3,561 | 70.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 1.21 | 55.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chinchilla
The ethnic identity associated with the "Chinchilla" surname as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for 92.26% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.98% by 2010. The second most prevalent ethnicity linked to this surname is White, which was recorded at 5.92% in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 6.21% in 2010. The percentage of Chinchillas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by nearly half from 2000 to 2010, going from 0.53% to 0.28%. Interestingly, there were no Chinchillas who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, whereas in 2000, 0.72% did. Black representation within the Chinchilla surname holders was non-existent in 2000 but emerged at 0.37% in 2010. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives among the Chinchillas in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.26% | 92.98% | 0.78% |
| White | 5.92% | 6.21% | 4.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.28% | -47.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |