Find out how popular the last name López-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 López-Chávez.

López-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 López-Chávez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Chávez in America

López-Chávez is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Chávez surname appeared 334 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 López-Chávez.

We can also compare 2010 data for López-Chávez 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 López-Chávez

The surname LOPEZCHAVEZ finds its origins in Spain, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is a combination of two distinct surnames, Lopez and Chavez, each with its own rich heritage.

The first part, Lopez, is derived from the patronymic form of the personal name Lope, which was a Spanish variant of the Latin name Lupus, meaning "wolf." This name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and Aragon during the Middle Ages.

The second part, Chavez, is believed to have its origins in the Basque region of Spain, where it was likely derived from the Basque word "etxe," meaning "house" or "home." This surname was commonly associated with families from the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 13th century, records from the Kingdom of Aragon mention individuals bearing the name Lopez de Chavez, indicating the presence of this combined surname during that time. One notable example is Diego Lopez de Chavez, a knight who fought alongside King James I of Aragon during the Reconquista.

The earliest known record of the LOPEZCHAVEZ surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century census document from the Kingdom of Castile. This document lists several individuals with the name, including Juan Lopezchavez, a landowner from the town of Villanubla, near Valladolid.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the LOPEZCHAVEZ surname. These include Pedro Lopezchavez (1530-1592), a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico, and Francisca Lopezchavez (1675-1741), a renowned painter from Seville.

In the 18th century, Antonio Lopezchavez (1720-1795) was a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid. Meanwhile, Juana Lopezchavez (1780-1854) was a celebrated poet and writer from Granada, known for her romantic works.

Another notable figure was General José Lopezchavez (1835-1903), a military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish-American War, leading the defense of Santiago de Cuba against American forces.

It is worth noting that the LOPEZCHAVEZ surname has also been carried by families who migrated from Spain to various parts of Latin America, particularly during the colonial era. However, the focus of this report is on the historical origins and early records of the surname within Spain itself.

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

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

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of López-Chávez 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 López-Chávez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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