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

Cheramie, 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 Cheramie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheramie in America

Cheramie is the 13903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheramie surname appeared 2,172 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cheramie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheramie 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 Cheramie

The surname CHERAMIE originates from France, derived from the French word "chéry" meaning "beloved" or "darling." Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century when French settlers arrived in the region of Acadie, now known as Nova Scotia, Canada.

The name first appeared in historical records during the early colonial period of Acadia. One of the earliest documented instances was in the 1671 census of Port-Royal, where the CHERAMIE family was listed among the French inhabitants of the region. The name underwent various spelling variations, including Chermye, Cheramy, and Cheromie, reflecting the phonetic adaptations common in that era.

During the Great Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, many families bearing the CHERAMIE name were forcibly deported from Acadia by the British colonial authorities. Some of these exiles found refuge in Louisiana, where they became known as Cajuns and preserved their cultural heritage, including their distinctive surnames.

One notable figure in the history of the CHERAMIE name was Joseph CHERAMIE, born in 1755 in Acadia. He was among the exiled Acadians who settled in Louisiana, where he became a prominent landowner and patriarch of a large Cajun family line. His descendants played a significant role in the development of the Acadiana region of Louisiana.

Another historically significant individual was Marie-Josephte CHERAMIE, born in 1786 in Louisiana. She was a respected midwife and herbalist, renowned for her knowledge of traditional Cajun remedies and her dedication to serving the local community.

In the 19th century, Jean CHERAMIE, born in 1815, gained recognition as a skilled boat builder and navigator in the bayous of Louisiana. His craftsmanship and expertise in navigating the intricate waterways contributed to the region's maritime traditions.

The CHERAMIE name also has ties to the fishing industry in Louisiana. Pierre CHERAMIE, born in 1850, was a renowned shrimper and fisherman who pioneered techniques for sustainable harvesting in the Gulf of Mexico.

Lastly, Émile CHERAMIE, born in 1892, was a celebrated Cajun musician and songwriter. His compositions helped preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Cajun people, ensuring that their traditions and language were passed down to future generations.

These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the CHERAMIE surname throughout history, reflecting its French origins, its diaspora to the Americas, and its deep-rooted connections to the vibrant Cajun culture of Louisiana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheramie

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

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

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