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

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

Popularity of Sánchez-Chávez in America

Sánchez-Chávez is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Chávez surname appeared 164 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 Sánchez-Chávez.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Chávez

The surname SANCHEZCHAVEZ has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the two Spanish surnames Sanchez and Chavez. Sanchez is derived from the personal name Sancho, which is thought to have originated from the Latin name Sanctius, meaning "sacred" or "holy." Chavez, on the other hand, is derived from the Spanish word "chavo," meaning "boy" or "lad."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Sanchez surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The book contains a list of noblemen and their territories, including several individuals with the surname Sanchez. The Chavez surname also has a long history, with records dating back to the 15th century in various regions of Spain.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, many individuals bearing these surnames migrated to the New World, particularly to Mexico and other parts of Latin America. One notable figure from this period was Rodrigo de Chavez y Mendoza (1500-1569), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a significant role in the conquest of Guatemala.

Another prominent individual with the surname SANCHEZCHAVEZ was Miguel Sánchez-Chávez (1870-1936), a Mexican painter and sculptor who was part of the Mexican Muralist Movement. His works can be found in various public buildings and museums across Mexico.

In literature, the surname appears in the works of Miguel de Cervantes, the renowned author of Don Quixote. One of the characters in his novel, Sancho Panza, bears the surname Sanchez, which was a common name among peasants and commoners in Spain at the time.

During the 19th century, the surname SANCHEZCHAVEZ gained further recognition with individuals like José María Sánchez-Chávez (1825-1887), a Mexican politician and military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Reform War.

In more recent times, César Chávez (1927-1993), a prominent American labor leader and civil rights activist, brought international attention to the surname Chavez. Although his full surname was not SANCHEZCHAVEZ, he was of Mexican descent and played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of farm workers in the United States.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname SANCHEZCHAVEZ throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and diverse backgrounds across various fields and regions.

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

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sánchez-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 Sánchez-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 Sánchez-Chávez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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