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

Chuba, 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 Chuba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuba in America

Chuba is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuba surname appeared 528 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 Chuba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuba 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 Chuba

The surname "CHUBA" is believed to have originated in Poland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "chuba," which referred to a type of fur coat or cloak worn by the nobility and upper classes during that era.

In the early days, the name was often spelled with various variations, such as "Chuba," "Chubah," and "Chubay." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and phonetic differences in how the name was pronounced and recorded by scribes and record-keepers.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Chuba is mentioned in a trade document dated 1572. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the mercantile class at that time.

The name gained prominence in the 17th century, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. For instance, Andrzej Chuba (1630-1695) was a renowned Polish military commander who distinguished himself during the Polish-Ottoman Wars, while Katarzyna Chuba (1654-1718) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist known for her support of educational institutions.

As the name spread across Poland, it also found its way into other Slavic regions, such as Ukraine and Belarus. In Ukraine, the name was sometimes rendered as "Chuba" or "Chubay," reflecting the local linguistic influences.

Among the notable individuals with the surname in Ukraine was Mykhailo Chuba (1853-1917), a prominent political activist and journalist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian national movement of the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name continued to be carried by influential figures, such as Andrei Chuba (1901-1982), a renowned Soviet engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early computing technology.

Another notable individual was Mykola Chuba (1915-1998), a Ukrainian-American writer and activist who worked tirelessly to promote Ukrainian culture and raise awareness of the struggles faced by the Ukrainian people during and after World War II.

While the surname "CHUBA" has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, it continues to be a proud legacy carried by individuals of Polish, Ukrainian, and other Slavic descent, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuba

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

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

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