Find out how popular the last name Checo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Checo.

Checo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Checo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Checo in America

Checo is the 25793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Checo surname appeared 955 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Checo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Checo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Checo

The surname Checo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "checo," which translates to "Czech" or "Bohemian." This suggests a possible connection to individuals who may have migrated from the regions of Bohemia or the Czech lands to Spain during that time.

In the 13th century, records show instances of the name Checo appearing in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. Some early spellings of the name included "Checo," "Chekko," and "Cheke." These variations likely reflect the influence of local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One of the earliest known references to the name Checo can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a medieval hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in the 14th century. The text mentions a certain "Juan Checo," who was likely a hunter or falconer in the king's retinue.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Checo was Pedro Checo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Checo played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Alonso Checo, a 16th-century Spanish painter and sculptor from Seville. He is best known for his religious artwork and sculptures adorning churches in Andalusia.

During the 17th century, the name Checo appeared in various historical documents and records, such as the "Censo de Población de Castilla" (Census of the Population of Castile). One noteworthy individual from this period was Diego Checo, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the surname Checo was also found in parts of Latin America, likely carried by Spanish settlers and immigrants. One notable figure was Jerónimo Checo, a Mexican landowner and rancher who played a role in the development of agriculture in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Checo has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, artists, military personnel, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has spread and taken root in different parts of the world, reflecting the migrations and cultural exchanges of past centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Checo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Checo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Checo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Checo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Checo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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