Explore the Family Name Choyce
The meaning of Choyce
English: 1. variant of Joyce. 2. alternatively, in some instances it may be a nickname derived from Middle English (Old French) chois ‘handsome (person)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Choyce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Choyce" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 42289 and by 2010, the rank had increased to 39419, an improvement of 6.79%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose during this period from 483 to 558, signifying a considerable increase of 15.53%. The proportion per 100k people with the surname Choyce also saw an upswing from 0.18 to 0.19, marking a growth rate of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #39,419 | 6.79% |
| Count | 483 | 558 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choyce
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Choyce surname is predominantly associated with the Black ethnic identity, which increased from 53.42% in 2000 to 58.42% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly during the same period, from 42.86% to 36.38%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 85.52%, albeit from a small base of 1.45% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. The category of Two or more races also experienced growth, rising by 25.27% from 1.86% to 2.33%. There were no data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.42% | 58.42% | 9.36% |
| White | 42.86% | 36.38% | -15.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.69% | 85.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.33% | 25.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |