The prestigious surname Chevez originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years.
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Early Origins of the Chevez family
The surname Chevez was first found in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, near the border of Portugal.
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Early History of the Chevez family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chevez research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Chevez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chevez Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Chávez, Chavez, Chaves and others.
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Early Notables of the Chevez family
Another 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Chevez Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Chevez Ranking
In the United States, the name Chevez is the 13,834th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Chevez 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.
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