Explore the Family Name Chodosh
The meaning of Chodosh
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from the Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew word meaning ‘new’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Baruch, Pinkus.
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How common is the last name Chodosh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chodosh has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chodosh ranked 107,038 in terms of popularity and decreased to 123,064 in 2010, representing a drop of approximately 15%. The number of individuals carrying the Chodosh surname also fell from 154 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, indicating a decline of around 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #123,064 | -14.97% |
| Count | 154 | 140 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chodosh
The Census data also provides an analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the Chodosh surname. Most individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 88.31% in 2000 to 89.29% in 2010. There was also a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.19% in 2000 to 5.71% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no identified Chodosh individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's noteworthy that in 2000, a small percentage (3.25%) identified as having two or more races, but this category dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.31% | 89.29% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 5.71% | 10.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |