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

Chaides, 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 Chaides surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaides in America

Chaides is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaides surname appeared 180 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 Chaides.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaides 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 Chaides

The surname Chaides is believed to have originated in Greece, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "chaidema," which means "celebration" or "rejoicing." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who was associated with festive events or celebrations.

The name Chaides first appeared in historical records from the Greek islands, particularly in areas such as Crete and the Cyclades. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals involved in organizing or participating in local celebrations and cultural events.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chaides can be found in a manuscript from the 16th century, which mentions a man named Georgios Chaides, a merchant from the island of Naxos. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during that time period and its association with the Greek islands.

In the 17th century, the name Chaides appeared in records from the city of Chania, on the island of Crete. A notable figure from this era was Ioannis Chaides, a respected scholar and teacher who lived from 1620 to 1698. His contributions to education and the preservation of ancient Greek texts earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

As the centuries passed, the Chaides name spread to other parts of Greece, with some individuals bearing the name achieving prominence in various fields. One such example is Konstantinos Chaides, a Greek military officer who fought in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in several battles and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable bearer of the Chaides name was Eleni Chaides, a pioneering Greek artist and sculptor who lived from 1877 to 1962. Her works, which often depicted scenes from Greek mythology and folklore, are celebrated for their intricate detail and captivating storytelling.

In the 20th century, the name Chaides continued to be carried by notable individuals, such as Dimitrios Chaides, a prominent Greek architect who designed several iconic buildings in Athens and other cities throughout the country. His work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of modern Greece.

While the surname Chaides may not be among the most common in Greece today, its historical roots and the contributions of those who have borne this name have left an indelible mark on Greek culture and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaides

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

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

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