Explore the Family Name Chromy
The meaning of Chromy
Polish; Czech and Slovak (Chromý): nickname from Polish chromy, Czech and Slovak chromý ‘lame’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chromy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chromy has seen a steady rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611th in frequency and climbed up to 56,972nd by 2010, indicating a growth of 4.43%. The count of people bearing this last name increased from 317 to 358 during this decade, experiencing an impressive 12.93% surge. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,972 | 4.43% |
| Count | 317 | 358 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chromy
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chromy. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.58% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.13% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw a significant increase of 64.25%, rising from 2.21% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities declined by 11.39% from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. The data on Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were either non-existent or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.13% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.63% | 64.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.4% | -11.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |