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

Chuca, 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 Chuca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuca in America

Chuca is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuca surname appeared 149 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 Chuca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuca 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 Chuca

The surname CHUCA is of Spanish origin, originating from the southern regions of Spain during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "chucha," which means a small, furry animal, specifically a rabbit or a rodent. This name may have been given as a nickname to someone who had a resemblance to these animals or worked with them in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CHUCA can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Chuca was mentioned in a legal document dated 1492. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 15th century, around the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 16th century, the surname CHUCA appeared in several historical records, including the parish registers of the town of Écija, where a family by the name of Chuca was listed as residents. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Andalusia by this time.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname CHUCA was Diego Chuca, a Spanish painter and sculptor who was active in Seville between 1620 and 1650. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in the city, showcasing the artistic talents of individuals with this surname.

In the 18th century, the CHUCA name gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of María Chuca y Gálvez (1722-1798), a Spanish playwright and poet who was celebrated for her works in the Neoclassical style. Her plays were performed in theaters across Spain and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the surname CHUCA also found its way to the New World. One notable figure was Juan Chuca de Guzmán (1765-1834), a Chilean military officer who fought in the Chilean War of Independence against the Spanish colonial rule.

Throughout the centuries, the surname CHUCA has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain and its former colonies, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including art, literature, and military service. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its connection to the animal world and its long-standing history in Spain make it a unique and intriguing surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuca

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

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

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