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

Chalut, 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 Chalut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chalut in America

Chalut is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chalut surname appeared 111 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 Chalut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chalut 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 Chalut

The surname Chalut has its roots in France, first appearing in historical records during the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "chalut," which referred to a type of fishing net used in the coastal regions of the country. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the fishing trade or residing in fishing communities along the French coastline.

One of the earliest documented references to the Chalut name can be found in the French census records of 1292, where a certain Jean Chalut was listed as a resident of the coastal town of La Rochelle. This port city, located in the Charente-Maritime region of western France, was a prominent hub for maritime activities and trade during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Chalut surname appeared in several legal documents and land records from the neighboring region of Normandy. A notable figure from this era was Renaud Chalut, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Rouen around 1375.

As the centuries progressed, the Chalut name spread to other parts of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Chalout and Chaloux. One notable individual was Pierre Chalut, a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV in the late 17th century and participated in several campaigns during the Nine Years' War.

During the 18th century, the Chalut name gained prominence in the world of arts and literature. Jean-Baptiste Chalut, born in 1752 in Paris, was a celebrated playwright and poet whose works were widely acclaimed in French literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure was Marie-Jeanne Chalut, a prominent figure in the French Revolution. Born in 1765 in Marseille, she was an outspoken advocate for women's rights and played an active role in the revolutionary movements of her era.

In the 19th century, the Chalut surname continued to be present across various regions of France, with individuals pursuing diverse professions. One such individual was Émile Chalut, a renowned architect from Lyon who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and landmarks in the city during the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the Chalut surname has maintained a strong connection to its French origins, with many bearers of the name leaving their mark across various fields, from commerce and military service to the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chalut

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

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 Chalut 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 Chalut 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 Chalut was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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