Explore the Family Name Churchey
The meaning of Churchey
English: topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) church enclosure’, i.e. the churchyard (from Old English cyrice + (ge)hæg). This name is now rare or extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Churchey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Churchey" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,237 and had 251 people bearing it, equating to approximately 0.09 per 100k individuals. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 80,926 and the count reduced to 234, making it roughly 0.08 per 100k people. This represents a decrease in rank and count by 12.03% and 6.77%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #80,926 | -12.03% |
| Count | 251 | 234 | -6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Churchey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Churchey" identified as White in both years. In 2000, 98.41% of the Churchey population identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.86% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy purposes in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.86% | -0.56% |
| 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% |