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

Chappel, 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 Chappel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chappel in America

Chappel is the 12333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chappel surname appeared 2,521 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Chappel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chappel 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 Chappel

The surname Chappel has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "ciepel," which referred to a small chapel or a merchant's stall. This name was initially given to families who lived near a chapel or were involved in the trade or commerce of goods at a stall or market.

Chappel is a locational surname, meaning it was often taken from the names of places where the original bearers resided. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Capella" and "atte Chapele."

The name Chappel has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Sir William Chappel, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was John Chappel, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, in the 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Chappel family played a significant role in the English Civil War. Richard Chappel, born in 1592, was a prominent Parliamentarian who fought against the Royalist forces. His son, William Chappel (1618-1679), was a noted lawyer and member of the House of Commons.

In the literary world, Thomas Chappel (1756-1840) was a celebrated English poet and playwright. His works, such as "The Ode to Evening" and "The Siege of Malta," garnered critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Another notable figure with the surname Chappel was Sir Fulke Greville-Chappel (1836-1908), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of New South Wales, Australia, from 1885 to 1892.

While the surname Chappel has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other English-speaking countries, due to migration and immigration patterns. The name continues to be associated with its historical ties to religious and commercial activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chappel

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

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

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