Explore the Family Name Chavero
The meaning of Chavero
Spanish: nickname from regional chavero ‘miserly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chavero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chavero has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked 42,217th in 2000, it climbed up to 27,918th by 2010, marking a 33.87% surge in rank. The count of individuals bearing this name also noticeably rose from 484 to 859, which signifies a growth rate of 77.48%. As a result, the proportion of Chaveros per 100,000 people increased by 61.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #27,918 | 33.87% |
| Count | 484 | 859 | 77.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.29 | 61.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chavero
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Chavero surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 96.69% of Chaveros identified as Hispanic, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.86% by 2010. The percentage of Chaveros identifying as White decreased from 3.31% to 2.91% during the same period. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.69% | 96.86% | 0.18% |
| White | 3.31% | 2.91% | -12.08% |
| 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% |