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

Chiv, 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 Chiv surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiv in America

Chiv is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiv surname appeared 212 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 Chiv.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiv 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 Chiv

The surname "CHIV" is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "chever," which means "to accomplish" or "to succeed." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who achieved great success or completed a significant task.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHIV" can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Chiv, who held estates in the county of Somerset, England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Chiv (born around 1220) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He played a crucial role in the establishment of trade agreements between England and the Hanseatic League, a powerful commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe.

During the 14th century, the name "CHIV" appeared in various historical records across France and England. One such record was the Subsidy Rolls of 1332, which listed a John Chiv as a taxpayer in the village of Chiddingstone, Kent.

In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named William Chiv (1435-1492) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of religious studies. He served as a canon at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and wrote several influential works on church doctrine and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname "CHIV" was Sir Thomas Chiv (1560-1625), an English politician and landowner from Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I and played a significant role in local governance and agricultural reforms.

Throughout history, the surname "CHIV" has been found in various regions, including France, England, and parts of continental Europe. While the spelling may have evolved slightly over time, the name has maintained its distinctive character and continues to be a part of many family histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiv

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

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

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