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

Chavarín, 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 Chavarín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavarín in America

Chavarín is the 13099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavarín surname appeared 2,341 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 Chavarín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chavarín 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 Chavarín

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In the 16th century, the name Chavarin began to appear in various historical documents and records across Spain.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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavarín

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

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

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