Explore the Family Name Chvatal
The meaning of Chvatal
Czech (Chvátal): nickname from the past participle of chvátat ‘to hurry, rush’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chvatal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chvatal saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname in the U.S. and by 2010 it had moved up to 78,040th place, representing a 1.36% increase in popularity. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period, from 224 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, a growth of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #78,040 | 1.36% |
| Count | 224 | 245 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chvatal
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Chvatal identify as White. In 2000, 99.55% identified as such, although this percentage decreased slightly to 97.55% by 2010, marking a 2.01% drop. There were no reported occurrences of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Additionally, there were no reports of individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 97.55% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |