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

Chanez, 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 Chanez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chanez in America

Chanez is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chanez surname appeared 289 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 Chanez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chanez 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 Chanez

The surname Chanez originated in the region of Provence, in the south of modern-day France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "chaner," which meant "to sing." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a singer or minstrel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chanez can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. In this document, a certain "Petrus Chanez" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1187.

Another notable early reference to the surname Chanez is found in the Livre des Courtils de Tarascon, a 13th-century record of property ownership in the town of Tarascon, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of Provence. This document lists several individuals with the surname Chanez as landowners.

During the 14th century, the name Chanez appears to have spread beyond Provence to other regions of France. In the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a Parisian manuscript from the 1300s, a certain "Johannes Chanez" is mentioned as a resident of the city.

One of the earliest known individuals of note to bear the surname Chanez was Pierre Chanez, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Arles, Provence, in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of textiles and owned several properties in the city.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jacques Chanez (1525-1592) served as a magistrate and legal advisor to the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence. He was known for his expertise in Roman law and authored several treatises on legal matters.

During the 17th century, a man named Antoine Chanez (1610-1678) gained recognition as a skilled architect and sculptor in the city of Marseille. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Church of Saint-Victor and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) of Marseille.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Louis Chanez (1745-1812) distinguished himself during the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of brigadier general and was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his service and bravery on the battlefield.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Chanez was Marie-Thérèse Chanez (1778-1856), a French painter and miniaturist who was active during the early 19th century. She was known for her exquisite portraits and was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chanez

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

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

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