2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Czochara
A Polish surname possibly derived from a nickname or name associated with a specific region or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Czochara. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Czochara surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Czochara in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Czochara, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Czochara
The surname Czochara is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period in the regions of central and eastern Poland. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "czoch," which referred to someone of Czech or Bohemian descent. The suffix "-ara" was commonly added to Polish surnames during that time to denote a specific occupation, trait, or place of origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Czochara surname can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Poznan, where a merchant named Jan Czochara is mentioned as a participant in a land dispute. This document suggests that the name was already established and in use among the Polish nobility and mercantile class during that era.
In the 16th century, a prominent Polish nobleman named Stanislaw Czochara was known for his military service under King Sigismund III Vasa. His exploits in battles against the Swedish invaders were chronicled in several contemporary accounts, cementing the Czochara name in the annals of Polish history.
The village of Czocharka, located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland, is believed to have been named after an early settler bearing the Czochara surname. This connection to a place name further reinforces the deep-rooted nature of this surname within Polish heritage.
Notable individuals with the Czochara surname throughout history include:
1. Maciej Czochara (1610-1681), a renowned Polish painter and sculptor known for his religious works adorning churches in Krakow and Warsaw.
2. Katarzyna Czochara (1768-1828), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who established several schools and orphanages in her native region of Poznan.
3. Jan Czochara (1892-1967), a Polish engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of mechanical engineering during the early 20th century.
4. Wladyslaw Czochara (1914-1998), a Polish soldier who fought in the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occupation during World War II. He was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his valor and bravery.
5. Anna Czochara (1936-2021), a celebrated Polish actress who graced the stage and screen for over six decades, receiving numerous accolades for her performances in both comedic and dramatic roles.
While the Czochara surname may not be among the most common in Poland today, its rich history and deep-rooted connections to the country's cultural and historical fabric remain an enduring testament to the resilience and significance of this distinguished Polish name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Czochara
Among Census respondents with the surname Czochara, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Czochara bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Czochara surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Czochara
Czochara appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,795 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,795 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Czochara surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #150,935 | -6.9% |
| Count | 118 | 108 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Czochara bearers went from 118 to 108 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,795 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,935.
FAQ
Czochara surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Czochara?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Czochara. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Czochara?
Czochara ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Czochara. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Czochara.
Has Czochara become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Czochara went from 118 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Czochara?
Among Census respondents with the surname Czochara, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Czochara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Czochara appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Czochara (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Czochara mean?
A Polish surname possibly derived from a nickname or name associated with a specific region or village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Czochara (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Czochara?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Czochara at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.