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

Chavarri, 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 Chavarri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavarri in America

Chavarri is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavarri surname appeared 204 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 Chavarri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chavarri 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 Chavarri

The surname CHAVARRI originates from the Basque Country, straddling the border between northeastern Spain and southwestern France. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century, derived from the Basque words "etxe" meaning house, and "barri" meaning new, suggesting a connection to a newly established homestead or residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in medieval Basque documents, often spelled as "Echavarri" or "Echeverri", reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time. One notable example is found in the 1025 Charter of Nájera, where a certain "Lope Echavarri" is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

In the 13th century, the CHAVARRI name gained prominence in the Basque region, with several members holding positions of authority. Historical records from 1275 mention a "Juan Pérez de Chavarri" serving as a magistrate in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

During the 15th century, the CHAVARRI name spread beyond the Basque Country, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. In 1452, a scholar named "Martín de Chavarri" authored a treatise on astronomy and navigation, which influenced early explorers and navigators.

The 16th century saw the rise of a notable CHAVARRI figure, "Diego de Chavarri y Salazar" (1518-1592), a Spanish military commander who played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He participated in the campaigns against the Inca Empire and served as the governor of several Spanish colonies in South America.

In the 18th century, "Ignacio de Chavarri" (1701-1778) gained recognition as a prominent Basque architect, responsible for the design and construction of several churches and civic buildings in the region.

The 19th century witnessed the artistic talents of "José María Chavarri" (1821-1898), a celebrated Basque painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works are housed in various museums throughout Spain and France.

While the CHAVARRI surname has its roots in the Basque Country, it has since spread across the globe, with notable individuals bearing this name in various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavarri

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

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

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