About Chavin
The surname Chavin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauvin," meaning "bald." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was bald or had a bald spot. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Chavin.
The surname Chavin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chavin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Chavin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chavin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chavin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.