2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chuckran
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a variant spelling of "Cochran."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Chuckran. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chuckran surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Chuckran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chuckran, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chuckran
The surname CHUCKRAN has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Urdu word "chukrana," which means "to pay a debt" or "to settle an account."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CHUCKRAN can be traced back to a document from the Mughal Empire, dated 1587. This document mentions a merchant named Rahmat CHUCKRAN, who was involved in trade between the Mughal territories and the Persian Gulf region.
During the 17th century, the CHUCKRAN name appeared in several records of the East India Company, which had established trading posts in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. One notable individual was Mirza CHUCKRAN, a prominent trader in the city of Surat, who was born in 1639 and died in 1712.
As the British Empire expanded its influence in the region, the CHUCKRAN surname began to appear in official records and census documents. In 1842, a British officer named William CHUCKRAN was stationed in the city of Lahore, which was then part of the Sikh Empire.
Another notable figure was Fatima CHUCKRAN, a renowned Urdu poet who lived in the late 19th century. She was born in 1856 in the city of Lucknow and gained recognition for her poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the struggles of women in society.
In the early 20th century, the CHUCKRAN name gained further prominence with the birth of Amir CHUCKRAN, a celebrated artist and sculptor. Born in 1903 in the city of Karachi, Amir CHUCKRAN's works were heavily influenced by the diverse cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, blending elements of Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist art.
While the surname CHUCKRAN has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings and variations, such as CHUKRAN, CHUKRANE, and CHUKRANI, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences it has encountered.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chuckran
Among Census respondents with the surname Chuckran, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chuckran bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Chuckran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chuckran
Chuckran appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,639 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,639 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 2,174 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chuckran surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #147,221 | 1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 113 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chuckran bearers went from 110 to 113 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 2,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,221.
FAQ
Chuckran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chuckran?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Chuckran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Chuckran?
Chuckran ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Chuckran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chuckran.
Has Chuckran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chuckran went from 110 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Chuckran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chuckran, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chuckran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chuckran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chuckran (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chuckran mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a variant spelling of "Cochran." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chuckran (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Chuckran?
See how many people are called Chuckran on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.