Explore the Family Name Chouest
The meaning of Chouest
French: unexplained. This surname is not found in France; in the US, where it is found mainly in LA, it may thus be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname. Compare Schouest. Some characteristic forenames: French Chantel, Germaine, Mechelle.
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How common is the last name Chouest in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chouest has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 84,310th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 79,338th position. This represents a 5.9% increase in rank over the decade. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by nearly 16%, going from 207 in 2000 to 240 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #79,338 | 5.9% |
| Count | 207 | 240 | 15.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chouest
As per the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Chouest surname identify as White, accounting for 95.65% in 2000 and 95.42% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 0.24%. The remaining percentage saw a small change in those identifying as two or more races, which increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals falling under Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.42% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |