Chubbuck
A surname originating from an old English topographic term referring to someone living near a brook.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 651 Americans carry the last name Chubbuck. That puts it at #39,960 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 526,504 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chubbuck surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
651
1 in 526,504
Census rank
#39,960
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
549
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 549 bearers of the surname Chubbuck in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 39960th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chubbuck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chubbuck
The surname Chubbuck is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name like Chubbock or Chubbuck, which may have referred to a small village or settlement.
One possible origin of the name could be from the Old English words "cub" or "cubb," meaning a young animal or a bear cub, and "ac," meaning oak. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where there were young bears or bear cubs living among oak trees.
Another theory traces the name back to the Old English word "cub," meaning a small dwelling or hut, and "ac," meaning oak. In this case, the name could have described a small habitation or settlement near an oak tree or an oak forest.
While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts that explicitly mention the surname Chubbuck, it is possible that it appeared in various parish records, tax rolls, or property deeds from the 16th century onwards.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Chubbuck, born around 1580 in Gloucestershire, England. Another notable individual was William Chubbuck, a merchant who lived in London in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, Thomas Chubbuck, born in 1715 in Suffolk, England, was a prominent landowner and farmer. His son, also named Thomas Chubbuck (1745-1823), served as a captain in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.
During the 19th century, James Chubbuck (1810-1892), born in Kent, England, was a respected educator and headmaster who founded several schools in London.
Another notable figure was Mary Chubbuck (1828-1868), an American writer and poet who used the pen name "Fanny Forester." She was born in New York and is remembered for her contributions to the literary scene of the time.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the surname Chubbuck throughout history, reflecting the rich and varied origins of this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chubbuck
Among Census respondents with the surname Chubbuck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Chubbuck bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chubbuck surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%
- Two or more races1.1%
- Unknown or suppressed0.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Chubbuck surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #39,960 | -1.7% |
| Count | 527 | 549 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.19 | -5.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Chubbuck bearers went from 527 to 549 (+4.2% change). The surname moved down 656 positions in the national ranking, going from #39,304 to #39,960.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Chubbuck
FAQ
Chubbuck surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Chubbuck?
The surname Chubbuck holds position #39,960 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 651 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Chubbuck surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chubbuck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.