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Etymology of Chaparo

What does the name Chaparo mean?

The surname Chaparo is most likely derived from the Spanish word "Chapa," which means "metal plate or sheet;" so the name may be occupational, originally born by someone who worked with metal sheets. Alternatively, this surname may be of toponymic origin, derived from the place name Chapa, in the Spanish province of Pontevedra (Galicia); or it may come from the Basque word "chaparro" (txaparro) meaning an "oak bush."

Early Origins of the Chaparo family

The surname Chaparo was first found in Andalusia.

Early History of the Chaparo family

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Chaparo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chapa, Chaparo, Chapparo, Chapat, Chaperon and others.

Early Notables of the Chaparo family

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Migration of the Chaparo family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Guillen Chaparro, who arrived in New Granada in 1582; Julio Chaparro, who was listed on a passenger list, arriving in San Francisco in 1852; Ignacio Chapa, who is on record in Texas in 1835.



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