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

Chio, 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 Chio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chio in America

Chio is the 34539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chio surname appeared 655 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 Chio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chio 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 Chio

The surname CHIO has its origins in Italy, more specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "chiu," which means "nail" or "spike," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving metalworking or carpentry.

The earliest known record of the name CHIO dates back to 1237, when a certain Bartolomeo Chio was mentioned in a document from the city of Naples. This document recorded a land transaction, indicating that the CHIO family likely held a prominent position in the local community.

During the 13th century, several members of the CHIO family were recorded in the annals of the Kingdom of Naples, which was ruled by the Angevin dynasty. One notable figure was Giacomo CHIO, a member of the royal court who served as a diplomat and advisor to King Charles II of Naples (1285-1309).

In the 14th century, the name CHIO appeared in various records from the city of Amalfi, a coastal town known for its maritime prowess. One notable individual was Nicolo CHIO, a merchant and ship owner who was involved in the lucrative trade with the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant.

The 15th century saw the rise of the influential CHIO family in the city of Sorrento. One of the most prominent members was Antonello CHIO (1420-1492), a renowned painter and pioneer of the Renaissance art movement in Southern Italy. His works, which often depicted religious themes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo CHIO (1566-1634), a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises and contributed to the Counter-Reformation efforts of the Catholic Church in Italy.

In the 18th century, the CHIO surname was associated with the town of Capri, where the family owned several vineyards and olive groves. Francesco CHIO (1725-1792) was a respected winemaker and entrepreneur who helped establish the island's reputation for high-quality wines.

As the CHIO family spread throughout Italy and beyond, various variations of the spelling emerged, such as Chiò, Chios, and Chiu. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged, reflecting the rich historical and cultural heritage of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chio

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

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

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