Explore the Family Name Chuba
The meaning of Chuba
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Čuba (see Cuba) and Polish Czuba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chuba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Chuba' has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,757 and increased its position to 41,234 by 2010, marking a 3.56% increase in its rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 477 to 528 during the same period, representing a 10.69% surge. The proportion of Chuba per 100k people, however, remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #41,234 | 3.56% |
| Count | 477 | 528 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chuba
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The share of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Chuba decreased by 22.45%, shifting from 1.47% to 1.14%. Conversely, those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw substantial increases, with Black representation surging by 145.89% (from 2.31% to 5.68%) and Hispanic representation growing by 48.88% (from 3.56% to 5.30%). Those identifying as White remain the largest group within this surname, but their proportion decreased slightly from 91.82% in 2000 to 86.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no change in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, while the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races emerged at 1.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 86.55% | -5.74% |
| Black | 2.31% | 5.68% | 145.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 5.3% | 48.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 1.14% | -22.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |