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

Chiago, 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 Chiago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiago in America

Chiago is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiago surname appeared 176 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 Chiago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiago 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 Chiago

The surname CHIAGO finds its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the areas surrounding the city of Milan. It is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the 12th century, derived from the Italian word "chiago," which translates to "oak tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near or worked with oak trees, or perhaps had some connection to the oak tree itself.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHIAGO can be found in a tax record from the city of Monza, dated 1237. This document lists a certain "Giovanni Chiago" as a resident and landowner within the city limits. Another early reference comes from a census record in the town of Seregno, which mentions a "Famiglia Chiago" as residents in the year 1294.

Throughout the centuries, the name CHIAGO has appeared in various historical documents and records across northern Italy. In the 15th century, a renowned artist named Filippo CHIAGO (1425-1492) gained recognition for his intricate frescoes adorning several churches and public buildings in Milan and its surrounding areas.

During the 16th century, a wealthy merchant family by the name of CHIAGO played a significant role in the trade of silk and spices between Milan and Venice. One notable member, Antonio CHIAGO (1532-1604), is credited with establishing a successful trading company that operated for several decades.

In the realm of literature, a poet named Giulia CHIAGO (1578-1642) gained recognition for her poignant works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her collection of sonnets, titled "Rime Amorose," was widely celebrated during her lifetime and continues to be studied by scholars today.

As the name spread beyond its initial origins, it underwent slight variations in spelling. In some regions of Italy, it was recorded as "Chiagio" or "Chiaggo," while in others, it appeared as "Chiago" or "Chiagio." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

While the surname CHIAGO may not be as widely recognized today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the northern regions of the country and its connections to the oak tree, art, trade, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiago

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

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

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