Explore the Family Name Chisnell
The meaning of Chisnell
English: variant of Chisenhall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chisnell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chisnell has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700 but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 80,419, representing a change of -4.85%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 233 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.29%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an -11.11% decrease, suggesting that while the absolute numbers may have risen, the relative prevalence has slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #80,419 | -4.85% |
| Count | 233 | 236 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chisnell
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Chisnell surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.71% of all Chisnells, though by 2010 this figure had decreased marginally to 97.46%, showing a change of -1.27%. The census data does not indicate any individuals with the surname Chisnell who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either 2000 or 2010. As these figures were reported as zero or suppressed for privacy reasons, no changes could be calculated for these ethnic identities over the decade in question.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 97.46% | -1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |