Explore the Family Name Chavana
The meaning of Chavana
Hispanic (Mexico): of French origin, reportedly an altered form of Chauvain, itself a variant of Chauvin. Alternatively, perhaps from a rare variant of Chavanne. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Humberto, Justo, Rosalinda, Ruben, Adan, Adela, Ademar, Adolfo, Concha, Eladia, Erasmo, Ernestina.
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How common is the last name Chavana in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chavana in the United States has been increasing. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,397th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 37,229th position, reflecting a growth rate of 7.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 510 in 2000 to 599 in 2010, marking an increase of 17.45%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Chavana per 100,000 members of the population grew by 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #37,229 | 7.84% |
| Count | 510 | 599 | 17.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chavana
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chavana, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked with the Hispanic community. In both 2000 and 2010, around 90% of the individuals bearing this surname identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase of 0.53% over the decade. A small percentage of those with the Chavana surname, approximately 9.41% in 2000 and dropping to 8.68% in 2010, identified as White. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years. Data regarding the association of this surname with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90% | 90.48% | 0.53% |
| White | 9.41% | 8.68% | -7.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |