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

Chavoya, 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 Chavoya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavoya in America

Chavoya is the 34427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavoya surname appeared 658 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 Chavoya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chavoya 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 Chavoya

The surname Chavoya has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "chavo," which means "boy" or "young lad." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term for a young person, which later became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chavoya surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Castile in central Spain. These records date back to the 14th century, suggesting that the name has a long and rich history.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Chavoya surname gained prominence in various parts of Spain. One notable individual bearing this name was Juan Chavoya, a skilled artisan who lived in the city of Toledo in the late 15th century. His intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.

As Spain expanded its colonial empire in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, many individuals with the Chavoya surname made their way to the New World. One such individual was Pedro Chavoya, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under the leadership of Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Chavoya surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. Notable figures from this period include María Chavoya, a renowned poet whose works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on societal issues of the time.

Another prominent individual with the Chavoya surname was Felipe Chavoya, a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. His bravery and strategic leadership earned him numerous accolades and recognition from his peers.

Throughout the centuries, the Chavoya surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, including the arts, literature, military service, and craftsmanship. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation across different regions, its Spanish roots and rich historical legacy have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavoya

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

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

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