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

Chronic, 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 Chronic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chronic in America

Chronic is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chronic surname appeared 123 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 Chronic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chronic 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 Chronic

The surname Chronic originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "cronic," which meant a historical record or chronicle. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals who were skilled in keeping records or chronicling events.

The earliest records of the name Chronic can be traced back to the 12th century, with mentions found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195. These rolls were official records maintained by the English government, documenting financial transactions and tax payments. The appearance of the name in such records suggests that individuals bearing the surname were involved in administrative or clerical roles.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Chronic is that of Richard Chronic, a scribe and chronicler who lived in the city of Worcester during the late 13th century. His work included recording significant events and historical accounts, contributing to the preservation of local history.

In the 14th century, the surname Chronic appeared in the Hundred Rolls, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. These rolls listed landowners and their holdings, indicating that some individuals with the surname had achieved a certain level of prominence and wealth.

During the 15th century, the surname Chronic was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was John Chronic, a scholar and ecclesiastical writer who lived in Oxford from 1432 to 1509. His works focused on religious themes and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent figure was William Chronic, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived from 1460 to 1522. He played an active role in the governance of the city and was respected for his business acumen and civic contributions.

In the 16th century, the name Chronic appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across England, indicating its widespread distribution. During this period, the surname was also associated with Thomas Chronic, a physician and author born in 1545 in Gloucestershire. His writings on medical topics and herbal remedies gained recognition within the medical community of his time.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Chronic continued to be present in various regions of England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the British Isles and later to North America and other parts of the world. The name has persisted through generations, carrying with it a rich historical legacy rooted in its original association with record-keeping and chronicling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chronic

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

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

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