Explore the Family Name Chinery
The meaning of Chinery
English (Suffolk and Essex, of Norman origin): habitational name from Chenevray in Haute-Saône, France.
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How common is the last name Chinery in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chinery saw a minor decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, going from rank 60887 to 61899, a drop of 1.66%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased from 309 to 324, an increase of 4.85%. Proportionally, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,899 | -1.66% |
| Count | 309 | 324 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chinery
In terms of ethnic identity, still based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes in the distribution of the Chinery surname among different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded presence of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. The largest proportion of those bearing this surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly from 91.59% to 88.89% over the ten-year period. A significant increase was seen within the Black community, with the percentage rising from 5.18% to 8.02%. There was also a slight increase among the Hispanic community, from 1.62% to 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.59% | 88.89% | -2.95% |
| Black | 5.18% | 8.02% | 54.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.85% | 14.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |