Explore the Family Name Chavoya
The meaning of Chavoya
Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Chavolla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chavoya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chavoya has seen a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 39,052nd and by 2010, it had risen to the 34,427th spot, marking an increase of 11.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 531 to 658 in the same period, a rise of approximately 23.92%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Chavoya per 100,000 increased by 10.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #34,427 | 11.84% |
| Count | 531 | 658 | 23.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chavoya
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chavoya identify as Hispanic. This group represented 90.77% of all Chavoyas in 2000 and slightly decreased to 89.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White increased from 8.66% to 9.57%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Chavoya surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.77% | 89.21% | -1.72% |
| White | 8.66% | 9.57% | 10.51% |
| 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% |