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

Chabolla, 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 Chabolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chabolla in America

Chabolla is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chabolla surname appeared 363 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 Chabolla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chabolla 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 Chabolla

The surname Chabolla is believed to have its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "chabola," which can refer to a small, makeshift dwelling or hut, possibly indicating that the name's earliest bearers may have lived in such a humble abode.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Chabolla surname can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Chabolla is listed as having been interrogated and detained by the Inquisition in Seville in the year 1492. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time.

In the 16th century, the Chabolla name began to appear in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It is possible that the name was initially associated with specific towns or villages in these areas, as was common with many Spanish surnames.

One notable bearer of the Chabolla name was Alonso Chabolla, a Spanish explorer and navigator who was born in Seville in 1525. He accompanied several expeditions to the New World and is credited with discovering and mapping parts of the coastline of what is now Mexico and California.

Another historically significant individual with the Chabolla surname was Diego Chabolla, a Spanish soldier and military commander who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He participated in various campaigns and battles during the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic skills.

In the 18th century, the Chabolla name found its way to the Americas, with several families bearing the surname settling in various parts of Mexico and other Spanish territories. One such individual was María Chabolla, born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1762, who is known for her philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and schools.

As the Chabolla name spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Chavolla, Chábolla, and Chabola, reflecting the regional differences in pronunciation and orthography.

Throughout history, the Chabolla surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, soldiers, and philanthropists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chabolla

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

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

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