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

Chora, 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 Chora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chora in America

Chora is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chora surname appeared 296 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 Chora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chora 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 Chora

The surname Chora has its origins in Poland, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "chora," which means "banner" or "standard." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who carried a banner or flag, perhaps in a military or ceremonial capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chora surname can be found in a document from the city of Krakow in 1487, where a man named Jan Chora is mentioned as a resident. There are also records from the 16th century that indicate the presence of the Chora family in the region of Wielkopolska, located in west-central Poland.

The name Chora has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the late 16th century, a Polish nobleman named Stanislaw Chora is mentioned in chronicles as a participant in the Prussian Crusades against the Teutonic Knights. Another prominent individual was Marcin Chora (1538-1605), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon of the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow.

During the 17th century, the Chora surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Jan Chora (1625-1692) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Jozef Chora (1814-1888) was a prominent Polish painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works are displayed in several museums across Poland, including the National Museum in Warsaw.

Another notable bearer of the Chora surname was Wladyslaw Chora (1887-1956), a Polish military officer who fought in World War I and later served as a general in the Polish Army during World War II. He played a crucial role in the defense of Warsaw against the German invasion in 1939.

While the Chora surname has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chora

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

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

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