Explore the Family Name Checa
The meaning of Checa
Spanish: habitational name from Checa, a place in Jaén province.
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How common is the last name Checa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Checa" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Checa surname was ranked 74,398 and saw a modest rise to 73,666 by 2010—a change of 0.98%. The count of those carrying the Checa surname also rose from 242 in 2000 to 263 in 2010—an increase of 8.68%. Despite this uptick, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,666 | 0.98% |
| Count | 242 | 263 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Checa
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the Checa surname bearers. The Hispanic population made up the majority with 85.95% in 2000, and it increased slightly to 86.31% by 2010. Those identifying as White also experienced growth from 7.44% to 7.98%. However, the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 6.20% to 5.32%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.95% | 86.31% | 0.42% |
| White | 7.44% | 7.98% | 7.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.2% | 5.32% | -14.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |