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

Chuy, 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 Chuy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuy in America

Chuy is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuy surname appeared 247 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 Chuy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuy 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 Chuy

The surname CHUY has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century or early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "chulo," which can mean "pimp" or "fancy dresser," but it may also have roots in the Arabic word "shawi," meaning "from Syria."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHUY can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a man named Juan Chuy was mentioned in a document dated 1521. This suggests that the name was already in use by the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family with the surname CHUY living in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville, Spain. This family was involved in agricultural activities, and their name may have been associated with a particular area or region within Écija.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname CHUY was Pedro Chuy (1712-1789), a Spanish artist known for his intricate religious paintings and frescoes. His work can still be found in several churches and cathedrals throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Juana Chuy (1825-1892) gained recognition as a pioneering educator in the city of Barcelona. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region and was instrumental in promoting women's education during that era.

Another person of note with the surname CHUY was Miguel Chuy (1860-1935), a Spanish-born military officer who served in the Spanish-American War. He later immigrated to Cuba and played a role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.

It is worth mentioning that the surname CHUY has also been found in various Latin American countries, likely due to the Spanish influence and migration patterns over the centuries. However, the exact origins and historical significance of the name in these regions may vary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuy

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

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

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