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

Chiovitti, 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 Chiovitti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiovitti in America

Chiovitti is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiovitti surname appeared 111 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 Chiovitti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiovitti 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 Chiovitti

The surname Chiovitti originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania during the late 15th century. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "civitas," meaning city or town, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person who lived in or near a particular town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chiovitti can be found in the historic town of Capri, located in the Gulf of Naples. In the late 16th century, a family by the name of Chiovitti was documented as residing in this picturesque island town, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

By the 17th century, the name Chiovitti had spread to other parts of Campania, including the city of Naples itself. Records from this period indicate that a prominent figure named Giovanni Chiovitti (1628-1695) was a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several works on classical literature and philosophy.

In the 18th century, a notable individual named Lucio Chiovitti (1712-1789) hailed from the town of Salerno. He gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di San Giorgio in Salerno, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

As the Chiovitti family continued to spread across Italy, they left their mark in various professions and disciplines. In the 19th century, a painter named Antonio Chiovitti (1813-1872) from Naples garnered acclaim for his vibrant and evocative landscapes depicting the natural beauty of the Campania region.

Another notable figure was Filippo Chiovitti (1867-1937), a lawyer and politician from the town of Avellino. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms during the early years of the 20th century.

While the surname Chiovitti is not as widespread as some other Italian names, it has a rich history rooted in the regions of Campania and Southern Italy, with individuals leaving their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiovitti

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

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

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