Explore the Family Name Chudoba
The meaning of Chudoba
Czech and Polish: descriptive nickname for a poor or starving person, from chudoba ‘poverty’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chudoba in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chudoba has seen a mild increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chudoba ranked 76,946 in popularity with 232 individuals carrying the name, equating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k people. By 2010, the ranking had improved slightly to 74,608 with an increased count of 259 individuals, yet the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #74,608 | 3.04% |
| Count | 232 | 259 | 11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chudoba
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chudoba, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In 2000, 95.69% of Chudobas identified as white, which slightly decreased to 95.37% by 2010. The percentage of Chudobas identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.45% in 2000 to 4.25% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.37% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 4.25% | 23.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |