Explore the Family Name Chismar
The meaning of Chismar
Americanized form of Slovak, Czech (Moravian), and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Čižmár, Serbian, Croatian, and Rusyn (from Vojvodina in Serbia and from Croatia) Čizmar, Croatian Čižmar ‘bootmaker’ (see Cizmar).
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How common is the last name Chismar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chismar has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 40,690 in popularity, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 40,976 — a change of -0.7%. The count of people with the surname increased from 506 to 532 during this period, representing a 5.14% growth. However, the proportion of people named Chismar per 100,000 individuals decreased by 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #40,976 | -0.7% |
| Count | 506 | 532 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chismar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also depicts the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chismar. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of -1.02% from 2000 to 2010 (97.04% to 96.05%). In contrast, there was a significant increase in the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic, growing from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, indicating a 90.58% rise. A small percentage of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, which slightly decreased by -5.05% from 0.99% to 0.94%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.05% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.63% | 90.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.94% | -5.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |