Explore the Family Name Chavda
The meaning of Chavda
Indian (Gujarat): Kshatriya name possibly from Chavad region now known as Amreli district. This was the name of a dynasty that ruled northern Gujarat from about 690 AD to 942.
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How common is the last name Chavda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chavda has been growing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 103,193 in popularity with a count of 161 people bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had increased to 67,943 and the count jumped to 290, thereby raising the proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 — a significant growth of approximately 34.16% in terms of rank and 80.12% in terms of count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #67,943 | 34.16% |
| Count | 161 | 290 | 80.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.1 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chavda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Chavda identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 96.27% of all Chavdas in 2000 and slightly decreased to 93.45% in 2010. During this same period, there was an appearance of multiple ethnic identities among those with the Chavda surname. The 2010 census showed that 2.41% identified as belonging to two or more races, whereas no people reported this in 2000. Similarly, 1.72% identified as White and 2.07% as Black in 2010, again with none reporting these identities in 2000. There were no reported changes in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.27% | 93.45% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |