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

Chevere, 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 Chevere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chevere in America

Chevere is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chevere surname appeared 758 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 Chevere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chevere 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 Chevere

The surname CHEVERE is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Galicia, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Spanish word "chevere," which means "goat." This linguistic connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the raising or herding of goats, a common occupation in rural areas during that time period.

Historical records indicate that the CHEVERE surname first appeared in the 13th century, with a few notable mentions in local parish registers and land ownership documents. One of the earliest known references can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Lordships), a 13th-century manuscript that catalogued the feudal lands and their respective lords within the Kingdom of Castile.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan CHEVERE was documented as a landowner in the town of Ribadavia, located in the province of Ourense, Galicia. Juan's legacy is further cemented by the existence of a small village called "Aldea de CHEVERE" (CHEVERE Village), which bears his surname to this day.

The 16th century saw the rise of a distinguished CHEVERE family in the city of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. One notable member was Rodrigo CHEVERE (1512-1589), a respected jurist and advisor to the Spanish monarchy during the reign of Philip II.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the CHEVERE surname began to appear in various colonial records. In the 17th century, Pedro CHEVERE (1623-1699) was a renowned navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas, including the settlement of what is now known as the city of Havana, Cuba.

Another remarkable figure bearing the CHEVERE name was María CHEVERE (1756-1831), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Spain. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Madrid, which helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities for women during the Enlightenment era.

Throughout its long history, the CHEVERE surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in Galicia, where it continues to be a recognizable name to this day. While the origins of this surname may be rooted in humble beginnings, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various fields, from law and exploration to education and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chevere

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

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

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