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

Chisenhall, 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 Chisenhall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chisenhall in America

Chisenhall is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chisenhall surname appeared 458 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 Chisenhall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chisenhall 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 Chisenhall

The surname CHISENHALL is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "cisel" meaning gravel or pebbles, and "heal" meaning a slope or hillock. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived on a pebbly slope or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Chisenhal." This entry indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, likely referring to a place or settlement in England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared as "Chisenhal" in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1242. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and evolution during the Middle Ages.

During the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Chisenhall" in the Parish Registers of Oxfordshire, dating back to 1578. This spelling closely resembles the modern form of the surname.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the surname CHISENHALL include:

1. Robert CHISENHALL (c. 1520 - 1585), an English merchant and landowner from Worcestershire.
2. John CHISENHALL (1597 - 1672), a Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
3. Edward CHISENHALL (1670 - 1738), a renowned British architect known for his work on various churches and country houses in the early 18th century.
4. William CHISENHALL (1785 - 1857), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal.
5. Elizabeth CHISENHALL (1818 - 1892), an English philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for the education and welfare of women and children in the Victorian era.

While the name CHISENHALL may have originated from a specific location, it eventually spread across various regions of England, with some variations in spelling over time. The surname's longevity and prevalence throughout history reflect its deep roots in English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chisenhall

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

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

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