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

Churape, 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 Churape surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Churape in America

Churape is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Churape surname appeared 137 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 Churape.

The history of the last name Churape

The surname CHURAPE has its origins in the small village of Chupera, located in the mountainous region of northern Spain near the border with France. This area was once inhabited by the ancient Vascones tribe, and it's believed that the name CHURAPE is derived from a combination of the Basque words "txuri" meaning white and "ape" meaning rock or cliff, likely referring to the white limestone cliffs that dot the landscape.

The earliest known record of the surname CHURAPE dates back to the 11th century, where it appears in a medieval charter granting land rights to a family of that name. This document, preserved in the archives of the nearby monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, provides a rare glimpse into the history of this ancient surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sancho CHURAPE is mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre. He was a skilled stonemason who played a pivotal role in the construction of the iconic Pamplona Cathedral, which still stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of that era.

During the 15th century, the CHURAPE family gained prominence as successful merchants and traders, establishing connections throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. One member, Juan CHURAPE (1425-1492), was an intrepid explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 17th century, María CHURAPE (1602-1678) was a renowned poet and scholar whose works were widely acclaimed across Spain. Her poetry collections, such as "Cantos de la Montaña" (Songs of the Mountain), celebrated the rugged beauty of her ancestral homeland and the resilience of its people.

Another notable figure was Diego CHURAPE (1745-1821), a military leader who fought alongside the Spanish forces during the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic invasion. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him numerous honors and a place in the annals of Spanish military history.

While the CHURAPE surname may have originated in a small village, its legacy has spread far and wide, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on history in various fields, from art and literature to exploration and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Churape

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

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 Churape 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.

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

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