Explore the Family Name Chvala
The meaning of Chvala
Czech: from the Old Czech personal name Chval, based on an element meaning ‘praise’, a short form of Bohuchval ‘praise God’.
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How common is the last name Chvala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chvala saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 81,100 in 2000, it dropped to 86,005 in 2010, marking a -6.05% change. The count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 217 across both years. However, its prevalence per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #86,005 | -6.05% |
| Count | 217 | 217 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chvala
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a vast majority of individuals with the surname Chvala identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, constituting 98.16% and 96.77% respectively. This marked a slight decline of -1.42%. In 2010, there was a new representation of Hispanic identity at 2.76%, which had not been present in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals identifying with the Chvala surname in either year. The "two or more races" category also saw no changes over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 96.77% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| 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% |