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

Chajon, 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 Chajon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chajon in America

Chajon is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chajon surname appeared 322 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 Chajon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chajon 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 Chajon

The surname CHAJON is believed to have originated from France, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a variation of the French word "chagrin," which means "grief" or "sorrow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a melancholic or sorrowful disposition.

In the early days, the name was primarily found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where it was often spelled as "Chagron" or "Chagron." It is possible that the name was derived from a place name or a occupation related to the production of leather or tanning, as the word "chagrin" was also used to refer to a type of grained leather.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the CHAJON surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named "Raoul Chagron" who held lands in the county of Hampshire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean CHAJON (1215-1289) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen. He was known for his involvement in the local trade guilds and his philanthropic efforts in supporting the construction of churches and hospitals.

Another notable bearer of the CHAJON name was Marguerite CHAJON (1460-1532), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Brittany. She is mentioned in several historical records and chronicles of the time for her role in the royal court.

During the 16th century, a family by the name of CHAJON settled in the town of Dieppe, where they became successful shipbuilders and merchants. One member, Pierre CHAJON (1538-1612), was a renowned navigator and explorer who made several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies.

In the 18th century, a French artist and engraver named François CHAJON (1720-1788) gained recognition for his intricate etchings and illustrations, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.

Over the centuries, the CHAJON surname has been found in various parts of France, as well as in other francophone regions, where it has undergone minor spelling variations such as "Chagion," "Chajoin," or "Chajoine." However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain firmly rooted in its French heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chajon

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

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

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