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

Cherfils, 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 Cherfils surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cherfils in America

Cherfils is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cherfils surname appeared 129 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 Cherfils.

The history of the last name Cherfils

The surname CHERFILS has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "cherfel," which means "sturdy or robust." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was physically strong or had a hardy constitution.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from nicknames, occupations, or physical characteristics. The CHERFILS name may have been bestowed upon someone who worked in a physically demanding profession or was known for their strength and resilience.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family bearing the name CHERFILS in the region of Normandy, France. One notable figure from this period was Guillaume CHERFILS, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the village of Bayeux around 1250.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of France, including the regions of Brittany and Île-de-France. In 1378, a document from the Parisian archives mentions a merchant named Jacques CHERFILS, who traded in textiles.

As the centuries passed, the CHERFILS name continued to be found in various regions of France. In the 16th century, a prominent figure was Étienne CHERFILS, a scholar and philosopher born in Lyon in 1534. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely circulated during the Renaissance era.

During the 17th century, the CHERFILS name appeared in the records of the French military. One notable figure was Pierre CHERFILS, a soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was awarded the prestigious Ordre de Saint-Louis for his bravery in battle.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the CHERFILS surname was Marie-Antoinette CHERFILS, a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture. She was born in Paris in 1758 and her works were exhibited at the prestigious Salon de Paris.

The 19th century saw the CHERFILS name spread beyond France, as some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One noteworthy figure was Émile CHERFILS, a French explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America in the 1870s, documenting the region's flora and fauna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cherfils

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

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 Cherfils 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.

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

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