Explore the Family Name Chiavetta
The meaning of Chiavetta
Italian: from chiavetta, a diminutive of chiave ‘key’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Amedeo, Quintino, Sal, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chiavetta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chiavetta has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,849 and dropped to 60,196 in 2010, marking a 7.78% decline. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 343 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, a reduction of 2.33%. The proportion of Chiavettas per 100,000 people in the population also saw a 15.38% decrease during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #60,196 | -7.78% |
| Count | 343 | 335 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiavetta
The ethnic identity associated with the Chiavetta surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority claim white ethnicity at 94.75% in 2000 and 93.73% in 2010, there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0 to 1.79%) and Hispanic (from 1.46% to 1.49%). However, the percentage of those claiming two or more races saw a decrease, falling from 2.92% to 2.39%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same, with no individuals identifying with these ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 93.73% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.39% | -18.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.49% | 2.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |