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

Chuc, 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 Chuc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuc in America

Chuc is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuc surname appeared 569 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 Chuc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuc 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 Chuc

The surname Chuc originated in Vietnam during the 16th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "chuc," which means "to pray" or "to bless." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname for someone who performed religious duties or blessings.

In early Vietnamese records, the name Chuc appeared in various forms, such as "Chuc," "Chuk," and "Chook." These variations were common due to differences in regional dialects and transliteration methods.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Chuc can be found in the "Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu," a historical text compiled in the 15th century. The text mentions a scholar named Chuc Van Nhan, who lived during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400).

Another notable individual with the surname Chuc was Chuc Thanh Nguyen (1822-1892), a Vietnamese scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on Confucian teachings and ethics.

In the 19th century, Chuc Anh Tuan (1843-1911) was a prominent Vietnamese poet and scholar known for his contributions to the "Nôm" script, a writing system used to transcribe the Vietnamese language.

During the 20th century, Chuc Van Tan (1912-1994) was a renowned Vietnamese artist and calligrapher, whose works were celebrated for their traditional and modern influences.

One of the most famous bearers of the Chuc surname was Chuc Anh Dung (1924-2011), a Vietnamese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the country's literary scene and was recognized for his novels and short stories.

While the surname Chuc is predominantly found in Vietnam, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuc

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

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

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