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

Chanza, 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 Chanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chanza in America

Chanza is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chanza surname appeared 109 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 Chanza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chanza 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 Chanza

The surname CHANZA has its origins in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "chanza," which means "chance" or "fortune," suggesting that the name may have been adopted by someone who experienced a significant stroke of luck or a fortunate turn of events in their life.

The name CHANZA was initially concentrated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Milan. Historical records indicate that it first appeared in the city of Padua in 1428, when a merchant named Giacomo CHANZA is mentioned in a trade document.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing this surname was Bartolomeo CHANZA, a renowned painter from Verona who lived from 1470 to 1536. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

In the 16th century, the CHANZA family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and banking. One of the most influential members of this branch was Niccolò CHANZA (1523-1591), a successful merchant and financier who played a crucial role in the economic development of the city.

Another notable figure with this surname was Francesco CHANZA (1612-1677), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Milan. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin literature, and his works on philosophy and theology were widely studied in academic circles throughout Europe.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the CHANZA name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One prominent individual from this period was Girolamo CHANZA (1718-1795), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Florence who played a significant role in the reform of the Tuscan legal system.

In more recent times, the CHANZA surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals. For example, Enrico CHANZA (1884-1965) was a celebrated Italian sculptor whose works can be found in numerous public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

While the surname CHANZA is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the country's diverse history and the contributions of individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chanza

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

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

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