Explore the Family Name Chisum
The meaning of Chisum
Scottish: shortened form of Chisholm. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chisum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chisum saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 16,010 to 16,457, a change of -2.79%. However, the count of individuals with the Chisum surname increased by 4.92%, growing from 1,665 in 2000 to 1,747 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by -4.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,010 | #16,457 | -2.79% |
| Count | 1,665 | 1,747 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chisum
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Chisum surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Chisums identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose substantially by 64.29%, while those identifying as two or more races declined by -31.52%. White Chisums experienced a slight decrease of -1.33%, whereas Hispanic Chisums saw a modest increase of 5.67%. Individuals identifying as Black saw a notable increase of 14.53%, and those aligning with American Indian and Alaskan Native identities increased by 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.54% | 82.43% | -1.33% |
| Black | 8.95% | 10.25% | 14.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.98% | 5.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 1.89% | -31.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 1.77% | 18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.69% | 64.29% |