Explore the Family Name Churchward
The meaning of Churchward
English: occupational name from Middle English chircheward ‘churchwarden’ (Old English ciricweard).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Churchward in the United States?
The surname Churchward saw a slight dip in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 94,227th most popular, with a count of 180 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank fell to 98,553rd despite a small increase in count to 184 individuals, reflecting a change of -4.59 in rank but a 2.22 increase in count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 14.29 percent from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #98,553 | -4.59% |
| Count | 180 | 184 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Churchward
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Churchward identify as White (84.78% in 2010 down from 90% in 2000). During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.33% in 2000 to 10.87% in 2010, indicating a 226.43% change. The percentage of Churchwards identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.89% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded Churchwards who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 84.78% | -5.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 10.87% | 226.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |