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

Chamblis, 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 Chamblis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chamblis in America

Chamblis is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chamblis surname appeared 135 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 Chamblis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chamblis 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 Chamblis

The surname CHAMBLIS has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber," and is believed to have originally referred to someone who was a chamberlain or overseer of the living quarters in a noble household or castle.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the CHAMBLIS name was Richard de Chamblis, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade under King Richard I of England. His name appears in a manuscript from the year 1191, which details the military exploits of the English forces during the campaign.

In the 13th century, the CHAMBLIS name was found in various regions of France, including Normandy and Picardy. Some historical documents from this period refer to places such as "Chamblis-en-Vexin" and "Chamblis-sur-Andelle," which were likely named after early bearers of the surname.

One notable CHAMBLIS figure from the 14th century was Pierre de Chamblis, a French nobleman and military commander who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1385 and played a crucial role in the relief of Orleans in 1429, which marked a turning point in the conflict.

In the 16th century, the CHAMBLIS name spread to other parts of Europe, including England and the Low Countries. A record from 1572 mentions a John Chamblis who was a merchant in the city of London, indicating that the name had been adopted by English families by this time.

Another prominent individual with the CHAMBLIS surname was Jacques de Chamblis, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1615 to 1673. He was known for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and portraiture.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the CHAMBLIS name continued to appear in various historical records across Europe, including parish registers, tax rolls, and military documents. While the name was most prevalent in France, there were also instances of CHAMBLIS families in other countries, such as Belgium and the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chamblis

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

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

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