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

Chevis, 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 Chevis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chevis in America

Chevis is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chevis surname appeared 474 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 Chevis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chevis 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 Chevis

The surname Chevis originated in France during the medieval period, likely as a variant spelling of the French word "chevir," meaning "to accomplish" or "to achieve." It is believed to have derived from an earlier Germanic word, reflecting the influence of the Frankish tribes that settled in the region after the fall of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chevis can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had established a presence in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Chevis appears sporadically in various historical records, including charters, tax rolls, and court documents. Notable individuals from this period include Gervais Chevis, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Chevis family settled in the village of Chevington, located in Northumberland, England. This place name is thought to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time, leading to variations such as Chevington and Chivington.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the Chevis surname was Sir John Chevis, a renowned English soldier and statesman who lived during the 14th century. He served as a member of the Privy Council under King Edward III and played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War against France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Chevis gained further recognition with the birth of Guillaume Chevis (1510-1592), a French philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

As the centuries progressed, the Chevis surname spread across Europe, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. In the 18th century, Jacques Chevis (1726-1794) was a celebrated French botanist and naturalist who made groundbreaking discoveries in plant taxonomy.

Moving into the 19th century, Louis Chevis (1819-1885) was a renowned French architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Palais Garnier in Paris.

Throughout history, the surname Chevis has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from military leaders and statesmen to scholars and artists, reflecting the rich tapestry of human achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chevis

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

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

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