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

Chy, 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 Chy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chy in America

Chy is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chy surname appeared 315 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 Chy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chy 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 Chy

The surname Chy has its origins in the Caucasus region, particularly in Armenia and Georgia, where it first emerged in the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Armenian word "chi," which means "soldier" or "warrior." It is believed that the surname was initially given to individuals who served in the military or came from a family with a strong military tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chy can be found in the Armenian manuscript "Gahnamak," which dates back to the 10th century CE. This manuscript contains a list of Armenian noble families, including the Chy lineage. The name is also mentioned in several medieval Georgian chronicles, suggesting that it was prevalent in both Armenia and Georgia during that time period.

In the 11th century, a prominent Armenian nobleman named Vahram Chy is mentioned in historical records. He was a military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the invading Seljuk Turks. Vahram Chy's bravery and leadership earned him a reputation as a skilled warrior, further solidifying the association between the surname and military service.

During the 13th century, a Georgian noble named Shalva Chy is recorded as having served in the court of King David IV of Georgia. Shalva Chy was a trusted advisor to the king and is believed to have played a key role in the administration of the kingdom.

Another notable figure with the surname Chy was Hovhannes Chy, an Armenian architect and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and monasteries in Armenia, including the iconic Noravank Monastery, which is renowned for its intricate stone carvings and architectural beauty.

In the 16th century, a Georgian nobleman named Giorgi Chy is mentioned in historical records as a prominent landowner and military leader. His family's estate was located in the region of Kakheti, and he is credited with leading successful military campaigns against invading Ottoman forces.

Over the centuries, the surname Chy has been associated with various place names and locations in the Caucasus region. For instance, the village of Chypava in Georgia is believed to have derived its name from the presence of Chy families in the area. Similarly, the Armenian town of Chyghri is thought to have been named after a prominent Chy family who settled there in the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chy

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

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

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