Explore the Family Name Churchwell
The meaning of Churchwell
English: most probably a variant of Churchill, or possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Churchwell in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Churchwell has seen a slight decrease in the U.S. from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 10,725 and dropped down to 11,423 in 2010, marking a 6.51% change. Additionally, the count of people carrying the Churchwell last name increased marginally by 0.99%, from 2,731 in 2000 to 2,758 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also decreased during this period from 1.01 to 0.93.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,725 | #11,423 | -6.51% |
| Count | 2,731 | 2,758 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.93 | -7.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Churchwell
The ethnic identity associated with the Churchwell surname diversified between 2000 and 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 19.18%, and those reporting two or more races grew by 27.81%. There was a significant growth of 50% in the Hispanic segment and an 86.49% increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a decrease in the White demographic from 80.92% to 77.48% and a modest increase in the Black community from 14.61% to 16.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.92% | 77.48% | -4.25% |
| Black | 14.61% | 16.32% | 11.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.39% | 27.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.25% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.87% | 19.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.69% | 86.49% |