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

Cherelus, 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 Cherelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cherelus in America

Cherelus is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cherelus surname appeared 168 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 Cherelus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cherelus 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 Cherelus

The surname CHERELUS originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "cherel," which means "rough" or "coarse." This name likely referred to someone who had a coarse or rugged appearance or demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the CHERELUS surname can be found in documents from the Normandy region of France during the late 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as Cherel, Cherelle, and Cherellus, indicating regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CHERELUS name was Guillaume Cherel, a Norman nobleman who lived during the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including land charters and legal documents.

Another notable figure from the same era was Jehan Cherelus, a merchant from the town of Rouen, who is recorded in a trade register from the year 1194. This suggests that the name was not exclusive to the nobility but was also present among the merchant class.

In the 13th century, the CHERELUS name spread beyond Normandy to other regions of France. One notable bearer was Robert Cherelus, a cleric from the Champagne region, who is mentioned in ecclesiastical records from the year 1267.

The CHERELUS surname also appeared in England during the Middle Ages, likely brought over by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William Cherelus, who is listed in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1196.

Another significant figure bearing the CHERELUS name was Jacques Cherelus, a French scholar and philosopher who lived during the 16th century (c. 1520 - 1590). He is known for his writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy, and his works were influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the CHERELUS surname can be found in various parts of Europe, indicating that the name had spread beyond its original Norman roots. One notable bearer was Hans Cherelus, a German artist and engraver who was active in the early 1600s and is known for his intricate woodcut prints.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cherelus

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

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

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