Explore the Family Name Chislom
The meaning of Chislom
Altered form of Scottish Chisholm or Chisolm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chislom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chislom has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th most common in the United States but fell to 54,864th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.86%. However, the actual number of individuals with the Chislom surname increased slightly from 368 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #54,864 | -3.86% |
| Count | 368 | 375 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chislom
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Chislom surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 83.70% in 2000 to 81.87% in 2010. The second-largest group identified as White, with the proportion decreasing marginally from 10.05% in 2000 to 9.33% in 2010. In 2010, a new ethnic category emerged, with 1.87% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 22.84%, from 5.43% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.7% | 81.87% | -2.19% |
| White | 10.05% | 9.33% | -7.16% |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 6.67% | 22.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |