Explore the Family Name Choban
The meaning of Choban
1. Ukrainian (of Romanian/Moldovan origin): occupational name for shepherd, from Romanian cioban (see Ciobanu). 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of Croatian, Czech, or Slovak Čoban (see Coban).
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How common is the last name Choban in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Choban saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,404th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 90,495th spot, marking a change of approximately 0.99%. The number of individuals with the Choban surname also grew during this period, from 187 in 2000 to 204 by 2010, an increase of about 9.09%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #90,495 | 0.99% |
| Count | 187 | 204 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choban
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Choban surname over the decade. In 2000, nearly all Chobans were white, at 99.47%. By 2010, although still predominant, the percentage of white Chobans decreased to 95.10%, a change of -4.39%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed that 2.94% of Chobans identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, a category that recorded 0.00% in 2000. There were no Chobans identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.47% | 95.1% | -4.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |