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

Chavers, 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 Chavers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavers in America

Chavers is the 9987th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavers surname appeared 3,230 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 Chavers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chavers 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 Chavers

The surname Chavers is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "chafer," which means "beetle" or "insect." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a particular association with beetles or insects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chavers can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a landowner named Radulfus Chaveris, residing in the county of Warwickshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Chavere, Chavyr, and Chaver, reflecting the inconsistencies in written records and the evolution of language at the time. The earliest known bearer of the name was Richard Chaver, born in 1238 in the village of Great Barrington, Gloucestershire.

In the 14th century, the Chavers family established itself in the county of Somerset, where they held considerable influence and land holdings. One notable member of the family was Sir John Chavers, born in 1352, who served as a knight and fought in the Hundred Years' War under King Edward III.

The name Chavers also has connections to various place names in England. For instance, the village of Chavers Ash in Worcestershire is believed to have derived its name from the Chavers family, who were once prominent landowners in the area.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Chavers have gained recognition in various fields. One such figure was William Chavers (1509-1578), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in London during the 16th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Chavers (1671-1742), a prominent writer and poet known for her satirical works and her contributions to the literary circles of the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Thomas Chavers (1819-1892) made his mark as a influential politician and served as a member of the British Parliament, representing the constituency of Bristol from 1857 to 1874.

The Chavers family also produced several notable military figures, including General James Chavers (1845-1921), who served with distinction in the British Army during the First World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in combat.

Throughout its history, the surname Chavers has maintained a presence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire, where it has deep roots and a rich legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavers

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

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

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