2000
#15,725
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,705
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.63
Rare Last name
Chavarin
A Spanish surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to a place name or derived from a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,605 Americans carry the last name Chavarin. That puts it at #12,931 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 131,576 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chavarin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
2.6K
1 in 131,576
Census rank
#12,931
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,272 bearers of the surname Chavarin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12931st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chavarin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chavarin
The surname Chavarin has its origins in Spain, with the earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "chavarín," which referred to a type of ornamental clasp or buckle used to secure clothing. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who crafted or sold these ornamental clasps.
One of the earliest known references to the name Chavarin can be found in a 1492 census record from the city of Seville, where a family by the name of Chavarin was listed as residents. This indicates that the name had already become established in the region by the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the name Chavarin began to appear in various historical documents and records across Spain. One notable example is the 1532 birth record of Juan Chavarin, born in the town of Córdoba. Another early record is a 1549 land deed from the city of Granada, which mentions a certain Pedro Chavarin as a landowner.
By the 17th century, the name Chavarin had spread to other parts of Spain and even into some of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this time was Francisco Chavarin, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonial forces in Mexico in the 1670s.
As the centuries passed, the Chavarin name continued to be found in various regions of Spain and its former colonies. In the 19th century, José Chavarin (1823-1891) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was María Chavarin (1862-1932), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights.
Throughout its history, the Chavarin name has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Chavarin in the province of Badajoz, which may have derived its name from an early Chavarin settler or landowner in the area.
Overall, the surname Chavarin has a rich history rooted in Spain, with its origins likely stemming from an occupational reference to ornamental clasps or buckles. Over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from military officers and landowners to artists and educators.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chavarin
Among Census respondents with the surname Chavarin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Chavarin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Chavarin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.0% · 2,204
- White2.5% · 57
- Black or African American0.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chavarin
Chavarin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,099
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,341
+636 bearers (+37.3%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Up 2,626 places
2020
#12,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,272
-69 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Up 168 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,725 | 1,705 | 0.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,099 | 2,341 | 0.79 | +636 bearers (+37.3%) | Up 2,626 places |
| 2020 | #12,931 | 2,272 | 0.76 | -69 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 168 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chavarin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,099 | #12,931 | 1.3% |
| Count | 2,341 | 2,272 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.79 | 0.76 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chavarin bearers went from 2,341 to 2,272 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 168 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,099 to #12,931.
FAQ
Chavarin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chavarin?
Name Census estimates that about 2,605 living Americans carry the surname Chavarin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 131,576 residents.
How common is Chavarin?
Chavarin ranks #12,931 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,272 people with the surname Chavarin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,605), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Chavarin.
Has Chavarin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chavarin went from 2,341 recorded bearers to 2,272. That is a decrease of 69 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,099 to #12,931.
What does the Census say about the background of Chavarin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chavarin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chavarin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (2,204 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chavarin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.0%), White (2.5%), Black (0.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chavarin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chavarin mean?
A Spanish surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to a place name or derived from a personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chavarin (0.76 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Chavarin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.