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

Chaput, 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 Chaput surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaput in America

Chaput is the 13283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaput surname appeared 2,296 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 Chaput.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaput 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 Chaput

The surname Chaput has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "chapel," meaning "hat" or "hood," which itself comes from the Late Latin word "cappellus." In its earliest form, the name referred to someone who made or sold hats or hoods.

The name Chaput is believed to have first appeared in the historical records of Normandy, a region in northern France, during the 11th century. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the Chaput surname, one can mention Guillaume Chaput, a French nobleman who fought alongside King Philip II during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. Another prominent individual was Jean Chaput, a renowned architect from the 15th century who was responsible for designing several churches and monasteries in the Normandy region.

During the 16th century, the Chaput family gained prominence in the French city of Rouen, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One of the most notable members was Nicolas Chaput, a successful merchant and shipping magnate who lived between 1534 and 1612.

In the 17th century, the Chaput name spread to other parts of France, including the region of Brittany. One of the most famous individuals from this period was Pierre Chaput, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived from 1638 to 1701. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy.

As the name Chaput spread across France and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Chapput, Chapeau, and Chappeau. These variations often reflected regional dialects or differences in pronunciation.

While the surname Chaput has its roots in France, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other countries with French colonial heritage. However, this report focuses solely on the historical origins and evolution of the surname Chaput within the French context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaput

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

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

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