Explore the Family Name Chiverton
The meaning of Chiverton
English (Hampshire): habitational name from Chiverstone Farm in Kenton (Devon) or from Chivelstone (Devon).
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How common is the last name Chiverton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chiverton has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 114,166th, but by 2010, it had jumped to 98,553rd, marking an increase of 13.68%. The number of people bearing this name also increased, rising from 142 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, which is a growth of 29.58%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the last name Chiverton per 100,000 residents increased by 20% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #98,553 | 13.68% |
| Count | 142 | 184 | 29.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiverton
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Chiverton, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Chivertons identifying as White decreased by 14.91%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 33.46%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Chivertons who identified with two or more races declined by 33.87%. Interestingly, no Chivertons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.93% | 46.74% | -14.91% |
| Black | 33.8% | 45.11% | 33.46% |
| Two or More Races | 4.93% | 3.26% | -33.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.23% | 0% | 0% |