Charvet
A French surname originating as an occupational name for a cartwright or wagon maker.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Charvet. That puts it at #65,782 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Charvet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#65,782
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
301
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 301 bearers of the surname Charvet in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65782nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Charvet, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Charvet
The surname CHARVET originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "charve," which referred to a fish trap or weir used for catching fish in rivers and streams. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in fishing or river-related occupations.
The name CHARVET can be traced back to various regions of France, including Burgundy, Franche-Comté, and Auvergne. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents and charters from these areas.
One notable historical reference to the name CHARVET comes from the 14th century, when a certain Jean Charvet was mentioned in a court record from the town of Dijon in Burgundy. This suggests that the name had already established itself in this region by that time.
In the 16th century, a family bearing the name CHARVET was recorded in the village of Chaumergy, located in the Franche-Comté region. This branch of the family likely descended from earlier inhabitants of the area who had adopted the surname based on their occupation or proximity to a fish trap or weir.
Several notable individuals throughout history have borne the surname CHARVET. One example is Pierre-Alexandre Charvet (1786-1857), a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the French National Assembly during the July Monarchy.
Another prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste Charvet (1767-1849), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Alps region. He is particularly known for his work on the flora of the Dauphiné region in southeastern France.
In the 19th century, the CHARVET name gained further recognition with the establishment of the renowned Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, founded by Juan Charvet in 1838. This company became renowned for its high-quality shirts and gained a reputation as one of the finest shirtmakers in the world, catering to aristocrats and wealthy clientele.
Other notable individuals with the surname CHARVET include Léon Charvet (1858-1929), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the French Senate, and Jules Charvet (1848-1918), a French military officer and painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
While the CHARVET name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and various historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the fishing and river-related occupations of its earliest bearers in medieval France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charvet
Among Census respondents with the surname Charvet, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Charvet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Charvet surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino20.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.3%
- Two or more races2.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Charvet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #65,782 | -6.9% |
| Count | 305 | 301 | -1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.10 | -9.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Charvet bearers went from 305 to 301 (-1.3% change). The surname moved down 4,238 positions in the national ranking, going from #61,544 to #65,782.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Charvet
FAQ
Charvet surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Charvet?
The surname Charvet holds position #65,782 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Charvet surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Charvet, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.