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

Chivalán, 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 Chivalán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chivalán in America

Chivalán is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chivalán surname appeared 107 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 Chivalán.

The history of the last name Chivalán

The surname "CHIVALAN" originated in medieval France, with its earliest recorded appearances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "chevalier," meaning "knight" or "horseman," which in turn stemmed from the Latin word "caballarius."

According to historical records, the name was prominently associated with the noble families of the Normandy region in northern France. It is possible that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who served as knights or cavalrymen in the service of these noble households.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name "CHIVALAN" can be found in the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of charters and official documents from the French royal archives, dating back to the reign of King Louis IX (1226-1270). The name appears in several entries related to land grants and legal proceedings involving members of the Chivalan family.

In the 14th century, the name "CHIVALAN" appeared in the Froissart Chronicles, a celebrated historical work chronicling the conflicts between England and France during the Hundred Years' War. The chronicles mention a certain Jean Chivalan, a French knight who fought valiantly in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

During the 15th century, the Chivalan family established a notable presence in the Île-de-France region, which surrounds the city of Paris. Records from this period mention a Guillaume Chivalan (1410-1478), a prominent merchant and landowner who served as a councilor to the French monarchy.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Jacques Chivalan (1525-1592), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who contributed significantly to the development of French civil law during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Chivalan name gained prominence in the literary circles of Paris. Jean-Baptiste Chivalan (1636-1711) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were highly regarded during the French Baroque era.

As the centuries progressed, the Chivalan surname spread beyond France, carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents. However, the name's roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and traditions of medieval French nobility and knighthood.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chivalán

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

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 Chivalán 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.

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

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