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

Chue, 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 Chue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chue in America

Chue is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chue surname appeared 446 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 Chue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chue 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 Chue

The surname "CHUE" is believed to have originated in China, with roots that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The name is thought to have derived from the Chinese word "chui," which means "to hammer" or "to strike." This association suggests that the name may have been occupational in nature, referring to someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "CHUE" appeared in various administrative records and documents, indicating its presence among the population at the time. One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Chue Fang, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 11th century.

As the centuries passed, the name "CHUE" spread across different regions of China, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging. One early record of the name can be found in the "Pu Tong Ming Xian Zhi," a gazetteer from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), which mentions a village named "Chuezhou" in Fujian Province.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Chue Qingyu (1720-1799) gained recognition as a talented calligrapher and painter during the Qing Dynasty. His works are still celebrated and preserved in various museums and collections today.

Another notable individual with the surname "CHUE" was Chue Liang (1837-1919), a prominent scholar and educator who played a significant role in reforming China's education system during the late Qing Dynasty. He established several schools and advocated for the integration of Western learning into the traditional Chinese curriculum.

As Chinese immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the surname "CHUE" also spread to different regions. One example is Chue Guan (1828-1912), a Chinese businessman and community leader who made significant contributions to the development of the Chinese community in San Francisco, California, during the late 19th century.

While the surname "CHUE" may have evolved over time and across different regions, its origins can be traced back to ancient China, where it was likely associated with a particular occupation or trade. The name has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within various cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chue

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

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

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