Explore the Family Name De Chavez
The meaning of De Chavez
Spanish: Castilianized form of Portuguese and Galician De Chaves, see Chaves. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name De Chavez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Chavez has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, De Chavez was ranked 89,172nd in terms of popularity, but it rose to 67,943rd rank by 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 23.81%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, registering a rise of about 50.26%, from 193 in 2000 to 290 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named De Chavez per 100k people in the population grew by 42.86% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #67,943 | 23.81% |
| Count | 193 | 290 | 50.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Chavez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Chavez also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest percentage of those bearing this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years (73.06% in 2000, reducing slightly to 68.97% in 2010), there were notable shifts in other ethnicities. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, moving from 20.73% in 2000, to 23.79% in 2010. Likewise, there was also the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.76% in 2010, while no such identification was observed in the previous census. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 5.18% to 4.48% over the decade. No individuals with the surname De Chavez identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.06% | 68.97% | -5.6% |
| Hispanic | 20.73% | 23.79% | 14.76% |
| White | 5.18% | 4.48% | -13.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |