Explore the Family Name Chor
The meaning of Chor
Chinese: 1. variant Romanization of the surname 左, see Zuo 1. 2. variant Romanization of the surname 曹, see Cao 1.
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How common is the last name Chor in the United States?
The surname Chor has seen an increase in popularity over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Chor was ranked the 76,700th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 61,745th position, representing a significant increase of 19.5%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname also rose from 233 to 325 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 39.48%. The proportion of people named Chor per 100,000 also increased by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #61,745 | 19.5% |
| Count | 233 | 325 | 39.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chor
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chor identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group accounted for 56.22% of all Chors in 2000, and this figure rose to 60.31% by 2010, indicating a change of 7.27%. While there were no Chors identifying as of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 they made up 3.38% of the population. On the other hand, those who identified as White decreased from 41.20% in 2000 to 34.15% in 2010, a drop of 17.11%. A small portion of individuals identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.54% in 2010, where none had done so in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Chors identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.22% | 60.31% | 7.27% |
| White | 41.2% | 34.15% | -17.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |