CHAVES
Chaves
Chaves is a British surname with Portuguese origins. It is derived from the Portuguese word "chave," meaning "key." The surname is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a locksmith or someone who made keys.
The presence of the Chaves surname in Britain can be traced back to Portuguese immigrants who settled in the country, bringing their surname with them. Over time, the surname has been adopted by British individuals through various means, such as marriage or naturalization.
The Chaves surname is relatively rare in Britain compared to other more common surnames, but it carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to Portuguese ancestry. Individuals with the surname Chaves can be found across various regions of the UK, with concentrations in areas that have historically had a higher population of Portuguese immigrants.
The Chaves surname holds significance for those who bear it, serving as a link to their Portuguese roots and contributing to the diverse tapestry of surnames that make up the British population.
There are approximately 242 people named Chaves in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Chaves.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfonso
- Andrew
- Bruno
- Carlos
- David
- Francisco
- Jose
- Michael
- Paul
- Sergio
- Stephen
- Steve
- Stuart
Female
- Amy
- Ana
- Anna
- Audrey
- Emma
- Fatima
- Francesca
- Joan
- Louise
- Maria
- Mariana
- Raquel
- Sandra
- Vanda
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.