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

Chammas, 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 Chammas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chammas in America

Chammas is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chammas surname appeared 274 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 Chammas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chammas 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 Chammas

The surname Chammas has its origins in the Levant region of the Middle East, specifically in present-day Lebanon and Syria. It can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "khammās," which means "one who grows grapes" or "a vintner."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Chammas appear in various Arabic manuscripts and documents from the region. One notable mention is found in a 12th-century manuscript detailing the trade of wine and grape cultivation in the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon. This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals involved in the wine-making industry.

During the Crusades, when the region was under the control of various Christian kingdoms, the name Chammas likely gained recognition among European chroniclers and scribes. This may have contributed to its eventual spread across the Mediterranean and into other parts of Europe.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Yusuf Chammas was recorded as a skilled vintner and winemaker in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon. His reputation for producing high-quality wines earned him recognition among local nobility and merchants.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Chammas was Salim Chammas, a 16th-century scholar and poet from Damascus, Syria. His works, which included poetry and philosophical writings, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural legacy of the region.

In the late 18th century, a man named Ibrahim Chammas gained fame as a skilled architect and builder in the city of Beirut. He was responsible for the construction of several notable landmarks and buildings that still stand today, including the Grand Serail, the former seat of the Ottoman governors in Lebanon.

As the surname Chammas spread beyond the Levant region, it found its way into various parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and trade routes. One notable figure was Miguel Chammas, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 19th century, a French artist and painter named Émile Chammas gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits depicting the rural life and scenery of Provence, France. His works are now displayed in several art museums across Europe.

While the surname Chammas has its roots in the Levant region, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals of various backgrounds and nationalities, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chammas

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

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

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