Explore the Family Name Chuck
The meaning of Chuck
1. English (Hertfordshire, of Norman origin): from Anglo-Norman French from chouque, Norman-Picard form of Old French souche ‘tree-stump’, possibly applied as a topographic name for someone who lived near a tree stump, or alternatively as a nickname for a person of stumpy build. Compare Such. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Čuk, Croatian and Serbian Ćuk, and Polish Czuk (see Chuk). 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 卓, see Zhuo 1. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 祝 and 竺, see Zhu 3 and 4.
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How common is the last name Chuck in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chuck" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chuck was ranked as the 24,873rd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to the 26,873rd position, indicating a decrease in popularity by 8.04%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 939 in 2000 to 904 in 2010, a reduction of about 3.73%. The proportion of people named Chuck per 100,000 has also declined by 11.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #26,873 | -8.04% |
| Count | 939 | 904 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chuck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chuck. In 2000, the majority of Chucks identified as White (44.83%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (39.72%). A decade later, while these two groups still made up the majority, their proportions fell to 42.15% for Whites and 35.51% for Asian/Pacific Islanders, decreases of 5.98% and 10.60% respectively. There was an increase in the percentage of Chucks identifying as Black (from 7.45% to 8.41%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 4.79% to 7.52%). However, no Chucks identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.83% | 42.15% | -5.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.72% | 35.51% | -10.6% |
| Black | 7.45% | 8.41% | 12.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.79% | 7.52% | 56.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |