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

Chizer, 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 Chizer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chizer in America

Chizer is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chizer surname appeared 122 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 Chizer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chizer 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 Chizer

The surname CHIZER is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "chizer," which means "to whittle" or "to carve wood." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a woodcarver or whittler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Cizor," which is likely an early spelling variation of CHIZER.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Robert CHIZER was documented as a landowner in the village of Chizerville, located in the Normandy region of France. This place name may have contributed to the evolution of the surname.

During the 15th century, a notable individual named Jacques CHIZER (1420-1498) gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and sculptor in the city of Rouen, France. His intricate carvings adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region.

In the 16th century, records indicate that a family bearing the name CHIZER emigrated from Normandy to England, where they settled in the county of Yorkshire. One member of this family, William CHIZER (1560-1632), was a respected carpenter and furniture maker in the city of York.

Another notable figure with the surname CHIZER was Jean-Baptiste CHIZER (1670-1745), a French architect and engineer who was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in the city of Paris during the reign of Louis XIV.

Throughout history, the surname CHIZER has been associated with various occupations related to woodworking, carpentry, and craftsmanship, reflecting its potential origins as a trade or occupational name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chizer

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

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

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