Explore the Family Name Chinnery
The meaning of Chinnery
English (of Norman origin): variant of Chinery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chinnery in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chinnery has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 65,424th place, showing a growth rate of 6.9%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 260 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, marking an increase of 16.54%. The proportion of individuals bearing the name for every 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #65,424 | 6.9% |
| Count | 260 | 303 | 16.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chinnery
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the surname Chinnery evolved between 2000 and 2010, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of this surname identified as Black, increasing from 51.92% in 2000 to 55.78% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 42.69% to 33.99%. A significant change was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which saw a sharp rise from 2.31% to 4.95%, an increase of over 114%. There was also a noticeable uptick in the Hispanic category, from 2.31% to 3.96%. No individuals with the Chinnery surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.92% | 55.78% | 7.43% |
| White | 42.69% | 33.99% | -20.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 4.95% | 114.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.96% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |