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

Chann, 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 Chann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chann in America

Chann is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chann surname appeared 453 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 Chann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chann 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 Chann

The surname Chann is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, specifically in England and Scotland. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "ceann," which means "chief" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or was a prominent figure in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chann can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. In this document, there are several references to individuals with the surname Chann or variations of it, such as Channe, Channe, and Chane.

During the Middle Ages, the name Chann was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland in northern England. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of the name may have originated from these regions or had ancestral ties to these areas.

The name Chann has also been associated with various place names, particularly those derived from Old English words. For example, the village of Channing in Somerset, England, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in some cases.

Among the notable individuals who have carried the surname Chann throughout history are:

1. William Chann (c. 1450 - 1520), an English merchant and landowner in Somerset.
2. Margaret Chann (c. 1570 - 1638), a Scottish woman accused of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick Witch Trials.
3. John Chann (1711 - 1787), an English mathematician and astronomer who made contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
4. Elizabeth Chann (1789 - 1863), a British philanthropist and social reformer known for her work in improving the living conditions of the working class in industrial cities.
5. Andrew Chann (1820 - 1897), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who participated in several expeditions to Africa and the Arctic regions.

While the surname Chann is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. Its origins and evolution reflect the linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the British Isles over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chann

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

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

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