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

Chavda, 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 Chavda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavda in America

Chavda is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavda surname appeared 290 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 Chavda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chavda 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 Chavda

The surname CHAVDA is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, where it is still most prevalent today. It is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word 'chavada,' meaning 'one who dwells in a village.' This suggests that the name may have roots in an ancient village or settlement somewhere in Gujarat, though the exact location is unclear.

In terms of historical references, the name does not appear to be mentioned in any major ancient texts or manuscripts. However, some records from the medieval period in Gujarat do contain variations of the spelling, such as 'Chawda' or 'Chawada.' This indicates that the name has been present in the region for several centuries at least.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the CHAVDA surname was Khengar Chavda, a prominent landowner and chieftain in the region of Saurashtra in the late 15th century. He is said to have played a significant role in local politics and conflicts during that time period.

Another notable figure was Ratan Singh Chavda, a military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield, and played a part in several important campaigns and battles.

In the 19th century, Khushal Chavda was a renowned scholar and poet from Gujarat. His works, written in Gujarati and Sanskrit, covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and literature. He was highly regarded during his lifetime and his writings are still studied today.

Moving into the 20th century, Vijay Chavda was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his activism and involvement in protests and civil disobedience movements.

More recently, Naresh Chavda was an accomplished Indian cricketer who represented Gujarat and West Zone in domestic competitions between the 1970s and 1990s. He was a talented all-rounder known for his batting prowess and useful off-spin bowling.

While the CHAVDA surname may not be as well-known globally as some others, it has a long and rich history in the state of Gujarat, with many individuals bearing the name having made significant contributions across various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavda

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

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

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