2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lachapell
A French topographic surname indicating someone who lived near a chapel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Lachapell. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lachapell surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Lachapell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lachapell, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lachapell
The surname LACHAPELL has its origins in France, emerging in the medieval period. It is derived from the French words "la chapelle," meaning "the chapel." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or landmark associated with a chapel, or potentially from an occupation related to a chapel or church.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Redon, a manuscript containing records of the Benedictine abbey in Brittany, France. The name is written as "de la Chapelle" in this document, indicating its connection to a specific chapel or location.
During the 14th century, the name is found in various historical records across different regions of France. For instance, in 1376, a certain Jean de la Chapelle is mentioned in the records of the Parliament of Paris, which served as a court of law and administrative council at the time.
The name LACHAPELL has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent example is Armand de la Chapelle (1616-1686), a French priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris and was involved in the Jansenist controversy.
Another individual of note is Claude-Emmanuel Lhuillier, Marquis de la Chapelle (1700-1788), a French nobleman and military officer who served as the governor of Valenciennes during the latter part of his life.
In the realm of literature, François de la Chapelle (1628-1707) was a French playwright and poet who is best known for his tragedies and comedies, including "La Putiphar" and "Zaïde."
Moving into the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste de La Chapelle (1766-1848) was a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and participated in several significant campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars.
It is worth noting that the name LACHAPELL has also been subject to various spelling variations over time, including La Chapelle, de la Chapelle, and Lachapelle, among others. These variations often reflected regional differences or shifts in language and naming conventions.
While the name LACHAPELL has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance lies in its connection to the medieval period and the religious and cultural aspects associated with chapels and churches in France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lachapell
Among Census respondents with the surname Lachapell, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lachapell bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lachapell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.7% · 71
- Hispanic or Latino38.3% · 44
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lachapell
Lachapell appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,434 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,434 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,496 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lachapell surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #145,757 | 1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 115 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lachapell bearers went from 112 to 115 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,496 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,757.
FAQ
Lachapell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lachapell?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Lachapell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Lachapell?
Lachapell ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Lachapell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lachapell.
Has Lachapell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lachapell went from 112 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Lachapell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lachapell, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lachapell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.7% (71 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lachapell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.7%), Hispanic (38.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lachapell (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lachapell mean?
A French topographic surname indicating someone who lived near a chapel. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lachapell (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Lachapell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.