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

Chérismé, 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 Chérismé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chérismé in America

Chérismé is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chérismé surname appeared 143 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 Chérismé.

The history of the last name Chérismé

The surname CHERISME originated in France during the 14th century. It derives from the Old French word "cherisme," which referred to a skilled artisan or craftsman. The name likely evolved from a nickname given to an exceptional worker in a particular trade.

Early records indicate that the CHERISME family was prominent in the province of Normandy. The name appears in several medieval documents, including the rolls of the Norman Exchequer from the late 1100s. These records suggest that the CHERISME clan held significant landholdings in the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname was Jean CHERISME, a master stonemason who lived in the town of Caen in the late 13th century. His work can be seen in the intricate carvings adorning the Abbaye aux Hommes, a Romanesque abbey founded by William the Conqueror.

During the 16th century, the CHERISME name became associated with the city of Rouen, where a family of skilled tanners and leatherworkers bore the surname. Notable among them was Pierre CHERISME (1521-1592), a renowned master craftsman whose leather goods were highly sought after throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, a branch of the CHERISME family settled in the French colony of Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia, Canada). Jacques CHERISME (1638-1701), a farmer and fur trader, is considered one of the founding settlers of the Acadian community.

The CHERISME name also has a presence in French literary history. René CHERISME (1789-1854) was a poet and playwright from Paris who gained recognition for his romantic verses and satirical works critiquing the social and political climate of the time.

As the centuries passed, the CHERISME surname spread across France and beyond, carried by merchants, artisans, and adventurers seeking new opportunities. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots in skilled craftsmanship and a strong work ethic remain a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chérismé

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

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 Chérismé 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.

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

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