Explore the Family Name Choo
The meaning of Choo
1. Chinese: variant of Chu. 2. Korean: variant of Chu 13. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Young, Jae, Eun, Jung, Byoung, Chee, Hyo, Hyun, Joon, Kyung, Meng, Yang. Korean Byung, Young Jun, Byung Woo, Chang, Chung, Hyun Jae, Moon, Sangwoo, Siew, Woong, Yang Sook, Yeon.
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How common is the last name Choo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Choo" has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Choo ranked 17,813 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 15,964—a 10.38% increase. The number of individuals with the name Choo also rose from 1,449 to 1,819 during this decade, a jump of 25.53%. The proportion of Choos per 100,000 people also grew by 14.81%, from 0.54 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,813 | #15,964 | 10.38% |
| Count | 1,449 | 1,819 | 25.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.62 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choo
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of Choos are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, falling from 89.03% in 2000 to 85.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 58%, moving from 4% in 2000 to 6.32% in 2010. The representation of whites and Hispanics within the Choo surname demographic also saw modest increases, with whites at 3.93% and Hispanics at 9.16%. No individuals with the surname Choo identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.03% | 85.54% | -3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 4% | 6.32% | 58% |
| White | 4.07% | 4.23% | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.86% | 9.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |