Explore the Family Name Chura
The meaning of Chura
Ukrainian: occupational name from Ukrainian chura, dzhura ‘cossak servant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chura in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, "Chura" has seen a decrease in its ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522 and by 2010, it had dropped to 45,495, reflecting a change of -9.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 494 in 2000 to 470 by 2010, marking a decrease of -4.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped as well, going from 0.18 in 2000 down to 0.16 in 2010, which is an -11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #45,495 | -9.57% |
| Count | 494 | 470 | -4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chura
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Chura", the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. In 2000, 93.52% of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, that percentage fell slightly to 89.36%, a change of -4.45%. Individuals who identify as Hispanic increased from 4.45% in 2000 to 6.81% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 53.03%. The table recorded no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname for both years. However, there's a notable appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races in 2010. The former reported a 1.49% share, while the latter decreased from 1.42% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010, registering a drop of -25.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 89.36% | -4.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 6.81% | 53.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.06% | -25.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |