The prestigious surname Chavis originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years.
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Early Origins of the Chavis family
The surname Chavis was first found in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, near the border of Portugal.
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Early History of the Chavis family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chavis research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Chavis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chavis Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Chávez, Chavez, Chaves and others.
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Early Notables of the Chavis family
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Chavis Ranking
In the United States, the name Chavis is the 2,265th most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Chavis family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Chaves, who served with Pedro de Alvarado and who founded the settlement of Gracias a Dios in 1533. Also of note was Nuflo de Chaves, who voyaged to the New World with Alvar Nú.
Contemporary Notables of the name Chavis (post 1700)
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Larry E. Chavis, American politician, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, 1996-98 2
Jordan Chavis, American Republican politician, Minister; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1896 2
Austin Chavis, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 4th District, 1956, 1958 2
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