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

Chosa, 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 Chosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chosa in America

Chosa is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chosa surname appeared 259 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 Chosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chosa 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 Chosa

The surname CHOSA is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia, which is located in northwestern Spain. The earliest known records of this name date back to the 13th century, during the time of the Reconquista, when Christian forces were reclaiming territories from the Moors.

One plausible theory suggests that CHOSA is derived from the Galician word "choza," which means a small, humble dwelling or hut. It is possible that this name was originally given to someone who lived in or was associated with such a modest abode.

Another theory proposes that CHOSA may have evolved from the Galician word "chosa," which means a ditch or trench. This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or worked with ditches or trenches, perhaps in an agricultural setting.

In the 14th century, there are references to a knight named Rodrigo de Chosa, who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile in the Battle of Río Salado against the Moorish forces in 1340. Rodrigo de Chosa's bravery and loyalty to the king were noted in historical chronicles of the time.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Chosa served as a counselor and trusted advisor to King Juan II of Aragon. Juan de Chosa's wisdom and diplomatic skills were highly valued by the king, and he played a significant role in mediating disputes between the crown and nobility.

In the 16th century, a scholar named Tomás de Chosa made notable contributions to the field of philosophy and theology. He was a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works that were widely studied in academic circles of that era.

Another notable figure was María de Chosa, a philanthropist and benefactor who lived in the 17th century. She dedicated her wealth and resources to establishing schools and hospitals for the underprivileged in her hometown of Santiago de Compostela.

The surname CHOSA can also be found in historical records from the 18th century, where it appears in connection with several landowners and prominent families in the Galician region. One such family, the Chosas de Vilanova, was known for their extensive vineyards and involvement in the wine trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chosa

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

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

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