2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chighizola
An Italian surname derived from a place name or nickname relating to a chick pea.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Chighizola. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chighizola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Chighizola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chighizola, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and Black (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chighizola
The surname CHIGHIZOLA is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the words "chighi," meaning "hill" or "slope," and "zola," which could be derived from the Latin word "solum," meaning "soil" or "ground."
This surname may have initially referred to individuals who lived on or near a sloping hill, or were associated with agricultural activities on such terrain. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in various historical documents from cities like Milan and Verona, where the surname was prevalent among families involved in farming or land cultivation.
One of the earliest known references to the CHIGHIZOLA name appears in a land registry document from the city of Bergamo, dated 1328, where a certain Giacomo CHIGHIZOLA is listed as a landowner in the nearby village of Alzano Lombardo. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, records show a Matteo CHIGHIZOLA, born in 1436 in Brescia, who was a renowned painter and fresco artist. His works can still be found adorning the walls of several churches and palaces in northern Italy, attesting to the artistic talents of those bearing this surname during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Giovanni CHIGHIZOLA, a military commander from Verona who served under the Venetian Republic in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city during the Ottoman-Venetian War of 1570-1573, earning him recognition and honors from the Venetian authorities.
In the 17th century, the CHIGHIZOLA name was associated with a prominent family of lawyers and legal scholars from Milan. One of the most esteemed members was Francesco CHIGHIZOLA, born in 1612, who served as a judge and legal advisor to the Milanese nobility, leaving behind a legacy of significant legal treatises and commentaries on civil law.
A century later, in the early 1700s, Pietro CHIGHIZOLA, a native of Bergamo, gained recognition as a talented architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in his hometown and the surrounding areas, showcasing the versatility of individuals with this surname.
Throughout its history, the CHIGHIZOLA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, spanning professions such as agriculture, arts, military, law, and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across generations in northern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chighizola
Among Census respondents with the surname Chighizola, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and Black (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chighizola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chighizola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.8% · 88
- Two or more races8.6% · 9
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chighizola
Chighizola appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 158 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,736 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 158 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,736 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chighizola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #152,989 | -3.9% |
| Count | 112 | 105 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chighizola bearers went from 112 to 105 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,736 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,989.
FAQ
Chighizola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chighizola?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Chighizola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Chighizola?
Chighizola ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Chighizola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chighizola.
Has Chighizola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chighizola went from 112 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Chighizola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chighizola, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and Black (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chighizola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.8% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chighizola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.8%), Two or More Races (8.6%), Black (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chighizola (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chighizola mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name or nickname relating to a chick pea. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chighizola (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Chighizola?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.