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

Chapo, 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 Chapo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chapo in America

Chapo is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chapo surname appeared 261 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 Chapo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chapo 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 Chapo

The surname "Chapo" has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it first emerged in the early 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ciapo," which means "a stump" or "a tree trunk," possibly suggesting an ancestral connection to forestry or woodworking professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chapo surname can be found in the Florentine tax records of 1260, where a certain Guido Chapo is mentioned as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a recognized surname in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the Chapo family gained prominence in the town of Orvieto, located in the province of Terni, Umbria. Historical records from this period mention a nobleman named Niccolò Chapo, who served as a prominent figure in the local government and held significant influence in the region.

The Chapo surname also appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, including the "Libro dei Conti" (Book of Accounts) from the city of Perugia, where several members of the Chapo family are listed as merchants and landowners in the 15th century.

One notable figure bearing the Chapo surname was Giovanni Battista Chapo (1515-1587), a renowned Renaissance painter and architect from the town of Arezzo in Tuscany. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his artistic mastery and contribution to the cultural heritage of the region.

Another prominent individual was Pietro Chapo (1670-1745), a celebrated composer and musician from the city of Florence. His compositions, particularly his operas and sacred works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied and performed to this day.

In the 19th century, the Chapo family produced several notable figures, including Giuseppe Chapo (1805-1878), a prominent lawyer and politician from Perugia, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Chapo surname has maintained a presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it originated. While the name may have undergone minor spelling variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chapo

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

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

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