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

Czuchra, 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 Czuchra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czuchra in America

Czuchra is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czuchra surname appeared 110 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 Czuchra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czuchra 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 Czuchra

The surname Czuchra originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from an old Slavic word, "czuch," meaning "sense of smell" or "sense of hearing." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who possessed exceptional sensory abilities.

The earliest recorded mention of the Czuchra surname can be found in a Polish parish register from the town of Sandomierz, dated 1492. This entry refers to a certain Jan Czuchra, who was a local landowner and farmer. Over the subsequent centuries, the name spread to other regions of Poland, particularly in the areas surrounding Krakow and Warsaw.

One notable figure bearing the Czuchra name was Wojciech Czuchra (1554-1628), a prominent military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War of 1621-1629. Czuchra played a crucial role in the defense of Smolensk against Swedish forces, earning him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Katarzyna Czuchra (1670-1745), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Wielkie Oczy. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies earned her a reputation that extended far beyond her local community.

In the 19th century, Józef Czuchra (1818-1891) gained prominence as a skilled architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing numerous public buildings and urban landscapes in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The Czuchra surname also found its way into the realm of literature through the works of the Polish novelist and playwright, Maria Czuchra (1892-1978). Her novels, which often explored themes of family, tradition, and societal change, were widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.

During the 20th century, the name Czuchra gained further recognition through the achievements of Stefan Czuchra (1919-2002), a renowned chemist and university professor. His groundbreaking research in organic chemistry and his contributions to the field of education left a lasting impact on the scientific community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czuchra

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

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

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