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

Chuck, 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 Chuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuck in America

Chuck is the 26873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuck surname appeared 904 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 Chuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuck 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 Chuck

The surname CHUCK has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ceoce," which means "cheek" or "jaw." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with prominent cheekbones or a distinctive facial structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CHUCK can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Chochis," indicating that it was likely used as a surname by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname CHUCK was prevalent in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. It is likely that the name originated in these areas and spread to other parts of the country over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the surname CHUCK was Sir John de Chocke, a knight who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. He was recorded as owning land in Gloucestershire in the Hundred Rolls of 1273.

Another historical figure with the surname CHUCK was William Chocke, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's trade and governance and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1459.

In the 16th century, the surname CHUCK appeared in various spellings, such as Chocke, Choke, and Chucke. One notable individual with this surname was Robert Chocke, a poet and playwright who lived in Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is known for his works celebrating rural life and the Cotswold countryside.

The surname CHUCK also had variations in different regions of England. In the north, it was sometimes spelled as "Chuke," while in the south, it was more commonly written as "Chocke" or "Choke."

Other individuals of note who bore the surname CHUCK include:

1. John Chocke (c. 1570-1647), an English clergyman and author from Gloucestershire.
2. Thomas Chocke (1612-1688), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the English Civil War.
3. Elizabeth Chocke (1666-1732), a renowned herbalist and healer from Worcestershire, known for her expertise in traditional medicine.
4. Samuel Chocke (1703-1777), a prominent merchant and ship owner in Bristol, England, involved in the transatlantic trade.
5. Charles Chocke (1798-1872), a renowned architect and designer of many churches and public buildings in the Gothic Revival style across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuck

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

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

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