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

Chapoy, 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 Chapoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chapoy in America

Chapoy is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chapoy surname appeared 141 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 Chapoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chapoy 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 Chapoy

The surname Chapoy has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "chape" meaning "cape" or "cloak" and "voie" meaning "path" or "way." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a path where capes or cloaks were sold or made.

One of the earliest known references to the name Chapoy can be found in the Chartulary of Sainte-Croix d'Orléans, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document mentions a person named Stephanus Chapoi, who was likely a landowner or tenant in the region.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to various regions of France, with variations in spelling such as Chapoi, Chapoys, and Chapoye. In 1276, a record from the Duchy of Burgundy mentions a certain Hugues Chapoy, who was a prominent citizen in the town of Dijon.

As the name became more widespread, it was adopted by several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, Jean Chapoy (1420-1488) was a celebrated poet and playwright in Paris. His works, including the play "Le Mystère de la Passion," were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another significant figure was François Chapoy (1537-1617), a French mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of the Gregorian calendar. He worked closely with the renowned astronomer Christopher Clavius and was recognized for his work on calculating the dates of Easter.

In the 18th century, Marie-Anne Chapoy (1732-1804) was a prominent French artist known for her intricate engravings and etchings. Her works were highly valued by collectors and can be found in various museums and galleries around the world.

Moving into the 19th century, Louis Chapoy (1826-1891) was a respected historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of France and its regions. His book "Histoire de la Franche-Comté" (History of Franche-Comté) is considered a seminal work on the subject.

While the surname Chapoy has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, the earliest records and historical references remain firmly rooted in the French heritage of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chapoy

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

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

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