Explore the Family Name Chynoweth

The meaning of Chynoweth

Cornish: variant of Chenoweth.

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How common is the last name Chynoweth in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chynoweth has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chynoweth was ranked as the 49,671st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 41,799th, showing a substantial shift of 15.85%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 397 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, marking an increase of 30.98%. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.15 to 0.18 over the same period, indicating a popularity boost of 20%.

20002010Change
Rank#49,671#41,79915.85%
Count39752030.98%
Proportion per 100k0.150.1820%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chynoweth

The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chynoweth between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, with very slight growth from 93.95% in 2000 to 94.23% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a notable rise, going from 3.27% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010, representing an increase of 29.36%. However, those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 2.27% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Chynoweth identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White93.95%94.23%0.3%
Hispanic3.27%4.23%29.36%
Two or More Races2.27%0.96%-57.71%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%