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

Chipres, 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 Chipres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chipres in America

Chipres is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chipres surname appeared 341 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 Chipres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chipres 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 Chipres

The surname Chipres has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "chipre," which refers to the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially borne by individuals who either hailed from or had some association with Cyprus.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chipres can be found in the Catalan Atlas, a prestigious medieval world atlas created in 1375 by the Majorcan cartographic school. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name Chipres, indicating its presence in the region during that era.

The name Chipres also appears in several historical documents from the 15th century, including the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón (Archive of the Crown of Aragon) in Barcelona. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that period.

Notably, Fray Hernando de Chipres, a Spanish friar and historian from the 16th century, is one of the most well-known individuals to bear this surname. He was born in Chipre (Cyprus) in 1515 and later became a Franciscan monk. Fray Hernando is renowned for his extensive writings on the history and culture of Cyprus.

Another notable figure was Juan de Chipres, a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in the famous expedition led by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Juan de Chipres played a crucial role in the discovery of the New World and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the voyage.

In the realm of literature, there is a record of a poet named Pedro de Chipres who lived in the 16th century. Although little is known about his life, his literary works have been preserved and provide a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of that era.

The surname Chipres also has connections to various place names and locations within Spain. For instance, there are villages and towns with names derived from "Chipre," such as Chiprana and Chipriana, which further reinforce the link between the surname and its geographic origins.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Chipres has undergone various spelling variations, including Chipri, Chupri, and Chipri. These variations reflect the linguistic and regional differences within Spain and serve as a testament to the rich diversity of the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chipres

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

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

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