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

Chappo, 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 Chappo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chappo in America

Chappo is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chappo surname appeared 139 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 Chappo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chappo 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 Chappo

The surname CHAPPO has its origins in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "cappa," which refers to a type of cloak or cape worn in medieval times.

One of the earliest known references to the CHAPPO name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Chappo was recorded as a merchant in the year 1287. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the 14th century, the CHAPPO name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in cities such as Venice and Genoa. It is likely that the name's association with the clothing trade contributed to its dissemination across various mercantile centers.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio CHAPPO was a prominent lawyer and diplomat from Milan. Born in 1432, he served as an ambassador for the Duchy of Milan and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with neighboring states.

The 16th century saw the CHAPPO name appear in the records of the Vatican, with a certain Girolamo CHAPPO being appointed as a papal chamberlain in 1557. This appointment suggests that the family had achieved a level of status and recognition within ecclesiastical circles.

In the 17th century, a member of the CHAPPO family, named Lucrezia CHAPPO, gained notoriety as a skilled lace maker in the city of Venice. Her exquisite work was highly sought after by the nobility and helped to further establish the family's reputation in the textile industry.

Another notable individual bearing the CHAPPO surname was Pietro CHAPPO, a renowned architect who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1712 in Rome, he was responsible for designing several churches and palaces that still stand as remarkable examples of Baroque architecture.

As the centuries passed, the CHAPPO name continued to be prevalent throughout various regions of Italy, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in fields such as art, literature, and politics. While the precise origin of the name may be shrouded in some mystery, its enduring presence in Italian history is a testament to its significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chappo

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

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

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