Explore the Family Name Choules
The meaning of Choules
English (mainly Wiltshire): nickname for someone with a peculiarity of the throat or neck, from Middle English cholle, ch(o)ule ‘throat, gullet, dewlap’. The final -s is excrescent.
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How common is the last name Choules in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Choules has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The data shows that it went from being ranked 146,011th to 127,494th among all surnames, marking a 12.68% increase. There was also a growth in the number of people with this surname, from 104 to 134, reflecting a 28.85% uptick. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.04 Choules in 2000 compared to 0.05 in 2010, indicating a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,011 | #127,494 | 12.68% |
| Count | 104 | 134 | 28.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choules
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Choules surname is predominantly held by individuals identifying as White, with an increase from 98.08% in 2000 to 98.51% in 2010. The census data did not record any Choules individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years. Consequently, there were no changes in the percentage representation of these ethnic identities within the Choules surname population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 98.51% | 0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |