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

Chhum, 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 Chhum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhum in America

Chhum is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhum surname appeared 336 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 Chhum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhum 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 Chhum

The surname CHHUM is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, where it was derived from the Sanskrit word 'chhum' meaning 'to touch' or 'to embrace'. It is thought to have emerged as a surname in the region around the 8th or 9th century AD.

The name was initially concentrated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in present-day Punjab and parts of modern-day Pakistan. Over time, it spread to other parts of the subcontinent as individuals migrated for various reasons, including trade, conquest, and religious pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHHUM surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and philosopher from the 9th century AD. Unfortunately, the exact details of this individual have been lost to history.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Chhum Devi was recorded as the wife of a powerful ruler in the Rajput dynasty of western India. She is said to have played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the region during her lifetime.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the CHHUM surname was Chhum Singh, a brave warrior who fought alongside the Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh in the late 17th century. He is celebrated for his bravery and unwavering loyalty to the Sikh cause.

During the 18th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Chhum Lal gained fame for his contributions to the literary scene of northern India. His works were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.

In more recent times, one of the most prominent figures with the CHHUM surname was Chhum Mun, a renowned artist and sculptor from the early 20th century. His intricate works, which often depicted scenes from Hindu mythology, have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world.

It is worth noting that while the CHHUM surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most notable bearers of this surname can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhum

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

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 Chhum 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 Chhum 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 Chhum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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