Explore the Family Name De Chellis
The meaning of De Chellis
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Chello, a short form of Rustichello, itself a pet form of a nickname from rustico ‘country dweller, rustic’. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Chelli family’. Compare Chellis. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Carlo, Giuseppe, Primo, Attilio, Fiore, Gino, Guido, Verino.
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How common is the last name De Chellis in the United States?
The surname De Chellis has seen a minor shift in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked at 41,522 and increased slightly to 43,206 in 2010, a small decline of approximately 4.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew marginally from 494 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, an increase of 1.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #43,206 | -4.06% |
| Count | 494 | 500 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Chellis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of De Chellis are of white ethnicity. This group saw a slight increase of 0.68%, from 95.55% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. The Hispanic representation in the De Chellis population also saw a notable growth of 20.88%, from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. Conversely, individuals identifying as two or more races and black both dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.62% and 1.01% respectively in 2000. There was no change observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics, which remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 96.2% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.2% | 20.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |