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

Flores-Chávez, 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 Flores-Chávez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flores-Chávez in America

Flores-Chávez is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flores-Chávez surname appeared 123 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 Flores-Chávez.

The history of the last name Flores-Chávez

The surname FLORESCHAVEZ is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a compound surname, derived from the Spanish words "flores" meaning "flowers" and "chávez" or "chaves," which was a common surname originating from the town of Chaves in northern Portugal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FLORESCHAVEZ surname dates back to 1492, when it appeared in a manuscript documenting the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. The manuscript mentions a family with the surname FLORESCHAVEZ who were forced to convert to Christianity or face exile.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Diego FLORESCHAVEZ (1520-1587) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He is known for being one of the first Europeans to settle in the region that is now modern-day Mexico City.

During the colonial era, the FLORESCHAVEZ surname spread throughout Spain's territories in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and parts of Central and South America. One notable figure from this time was María FLORESCHAVEZ (1628-1701), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in colonial Mexico who donated much of her fortune to the construction of churches and schools.

In the 19th century, a revolutionary figure named Juan FLORESCHAVEZ (1789-1854) played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. He was a military leader and politician who later served as the governor of the state of Oaxaca.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Emilio FLORESCHAVEZ (1873-1947), a renowned Mexican artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of landscapes and indigenous cultures. His works are displayed in several museums across Mexico and the United States.

Throughout its history, the FLORESCHAVEZ surname has been associated with various places and regions, including the towns of Flores and Chaves in Spain and Portugal, as well as various locations in Mexico and other parts of Latin America where Spanish colonization occurred.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flores-Chávez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flores-Chávez.

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 Flores-Chávez 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 Flores-Chávez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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