Explore the Family Name Chirdon
The meaning of Chirdon
Altered form of French Chardon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chirdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chirdon experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 69,201 amongst most common surnames, but fell to the rank of 73,666 by 2010, a decline of 6.45%. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname also slightly decreased from 265 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a reduction of 0.75%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #73,666 | -6.45% |
| Count | 265 | 263 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chirdon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chirdon is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.36% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.58% in 2010, a change of -0.80%. A small percentage (2.26%) identified as Black in 2000, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.58% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |