Explore the Family Name Chuc
The meaning of Chuc
1. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of a word meaning ‘elbow’, as a name originally applied to an elder child who can be relied upon. 2. Amerindian (Mexico and Belize): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of a word meaning either ‘to catch’ or ‘charcoal’. 3. Vietnamese (Chúc): from the Chinese surname 祝, see Zhu 3.
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How common is the last name Chuc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Chuc" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,133rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 38,801st position, marking a change of 40.43%. The number of people with this surname also nearly doubled in this time period, rising from 285 in 2000 to 569 in 2010 - a dramatic increase of 99.65%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Chuc per 100,000 people also rose from 0.11 to 0.19 over the decade, showing an increase by 72.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #38,801 | 40.43% |
| Count | 285 | 569 | 99.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.19 | 72.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chuc
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among people carrying the “Chuc” surname. In 2000, the majority identified as Hispanic (51.58%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (41.05%). However, by 2010 there was a notable shift with a larger percentage identifying as Hispanic (65.73%), up by 27.43%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 25.83%, down by 37.08%. There was also a significant increase in people identifying as White, from 3.16% to 5.80%, marking an 83.54% change. Those reporting two or more races dropped from 2.81% to 1.23%, a decrease of 56.23%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.58% | 65.73% | 27.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 41.05% | 25.83% | -37.08% |
| White | 3.16% | 5.8% | 83.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 1.23% | -56.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |