Find out how popular the last name Chaltry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chaltry.

Chaltry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chaltry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaltry in America

Chaltry is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaltry surname appeared 199 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chaltry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaltry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chaltry

The surname Chaltry is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cald," meaning cold, and "treow," meaning tree, referring to a cold or chilly place near a tree or wooded area.

One of the earliest known references to the name Chaltry can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Chaldtrei," likely referring to a specific location or estate.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Chaldtrey, Chaltree, and Chaltry. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the evolving nature of English orthography during the Middle Ages.

The first recorded instance of the surname Chaltry dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Robert de Chaltrey was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1246. This document recorded the transfer of land ownership and property rights.

Another notable figure bearing the Chaltry name was Sir John Chaltry, a prominent knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.

In the 15th century, the Chaltry family established themselves in the county of Gloucestershire, where they owned lands and properties. One member of this family, William Chaltry, served as a member of the local gentry and was involved in various administrative roles within the county.

During the Tudor period, the Chaltry surname gained further prominence. Thomas Chaltry, born in 1508, was a respected scholar and theologian who studied at Oxford University and later became a rector in the English church.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Chaltry, born in 1584, who was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist. She was known for her generous donations to local charities and her support for the education of underprivileged children in her community.

As the centuries passed, the Chaltry name continued to appear in various historical records, including parish registers, tax rolls, and legal documents, indicating the family's enduring presence and influence in various parts of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaltry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chaltry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chaltry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chaltry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chaltry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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