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

Chuculate, 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 Chuculate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuculate in America

Chuculate is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuculate surname appeared 214 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 Chuculate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuculate 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 Chuculate

The surname CHUCULATE originated in the small village of Choculate, nestled in the hills of central Mexico during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word "chocólatl," which translates to "bitter water" and refers to the traditional chocolate drink made from cacao beans.

In the early days, the name was often spelled "Choculate" or "Chocualate," reflecting the variations in pronunciation among the indigenous population. As Spanish colonization took hold, the spelling evolved to its current form, CHUCULATE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHUCULATE can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María in the nearby town of Tlaxcala, dated 1587. Here, a certain Juan CHUCULATE is listed as the godfather to a newborn child.

The name gained prominence in the 17th century, with the rise of the CHUCULATE family as successful cacao farmers and traders. Notable figures from this era include Doña María CHUCULATE (1621-1698), who was renowned for her expertise in the production of fine chocolate beverages.

As the family's fortunes grew, they established themselves in other parts of Mexico and beyond. In 1745, a certain Diego CHUCULATE (1715-1783) settled in what is now Belize, where he played a pivotal role in the region's burgeoning cacao trade with Europe.

The 19th century saw the CHUCULATE name spread further afield, with members of the family migrating to various parts of the Americas and Europe. One such individual was Emilio CHUCULATE (1832-1901), a renowned artist whose vibrant paintings captured the essence of Mexican life and culture.

In more recent times, the CHUCULATE name has been associated with academia and the arts. Notable figures include the renowned anthropologist and author, Isabela CHUCULATE (1923-2012), whose groundbreaking work on indigenous cultures in Mesoamerica earned her international acclaim.

Throughout its rich history, the surname CHUCULATE has maintained a strong connection to its roots, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the ancient cacao trade and the cultural heritage of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuculate

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Chuculate, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!