Explore the Family Name Chisom
The meaning of Chisom
Scottish: shortened form of Chisholm, once common in Yorkshire but now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chisom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chisom saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 32,338, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 32,524. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 671 in 2000 to 707 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decrease of 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #32,524 | -0.58% |
| Count | 671 | 707 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chisom
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Chisom identify as Black, with a small increase from 57.97% in 2000 to 59.26% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group identified as White, although their percentage decreased from 38.60% in 2000 to 34.94% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities grew by 31.44%, while the Hispanic identification saw a significant increase of 137.82%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.97% | 59.26% | 2.23% |
| White | 38.6% | 34.94% | -9.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.83% | 137.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.55% | 31.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |