Explore the Family Name Churney
The meaning of Churney
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Černý (see Cerny) and of its dialect variant Čarný, Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Czarny, Slovenian Černi (see Cerni), or some other cognate Slavic name meaning ‘black, dark’ (see Cherney, compare Charney).
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How common is the last name Churney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Churney has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957th in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 86,314th, representing a decrease of 15.15%. The total number of people with this surname also dropped from 240 to 216 over the same period, marking a decrease of 10%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname fell from 0.09 to 0.07, a drop of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #86,314 | -15.15% |
| Count | 240 | 216 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Churney
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, Churney is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, making up 94.17% of the total in 2000, and slightly increasing to 94.44% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (2.92%) who identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to zero. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 94.44% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |