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

Chillous, 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 Chillous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chillous in America

Chillous is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chillous surname appeared 172 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 Chillous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chillous 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 Chillous

The surname Chillous has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that settled in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cille" meaning "a small stream" and "hus" meaning "a house". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small stream or a house by a stream.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Chillous can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Cillehuus". This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the 11th century in certain parts of England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Chillous underwent various spelling variations, such as "Chillehouse", "Chylehouse", and "Chillowse". These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable bearer of the name Chillous was Sir William Chillous (1320-1387), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War under King Edward III. He was known for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Chillous (1540-1612), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of schools and hospitals in her local community.

In the 17th century, John Chillous (1625-1698) was a renowned scholar and theologian who published several influential works on religious philosophy and biblical interpretation.

The name Chillous has also been associated with certain place names, such as Chillows Hill in Oxfordshire, which likely derived its name from the surname.

By the 18th century, the Chillous family had established itself as a prominent landholding family in various parts of England, with members holding positions of influence in local government and society.

Throughout its long history, the surname Chillous has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, and its bearers have contributed to various fields, including military service, academia, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chillous

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

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

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