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

Chatt, 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 Chatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chatt in America

Chatt is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chatt surname appeared 340 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 Chatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chatt 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 Chatt

The surname CHATT has its origins in England, tracing back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ceat," which means a small hut or cottage. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a small dwelling or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHATT can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records from the time of King Edward I. The entry mentions a William Chatt from Oxfordshire.

In the later part of the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Chatte, Chett, and Chet, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. Some historical documents from Norfolk and Suffolk also reference individuals with the surname CHATT or similar spellings.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the name CHATT. However, it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the formation of the surname, such as Chatteris in Cambridgeshire and Chatham in Kent.

One notable individual bearing the name CHATT was Sir Walter Chatt, who lived in the late 16th century and served as a Member of Parliament for East Grinstead in 1589. Another prominent figure was Richard Chatt, born in 1630, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from London.

Moving forward, the name CHATT appeared in various records throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Chatt (1794-1867), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another historical figure was William Chatt (1854-1928), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the town of Croydon in Surrey. He founded the Chatt Trust, which supported education and other charitable causes in the area.

While the name CHATT is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, inventors, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chatt

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

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

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