Chavez Origin & Meaning

Gender: Male

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Key

Region: Spain, Portugal, USA, Latin America

Chavez is a masculine name of Spanish origin, which means “key”. The name is traditionally a surname. In the past, it was used for people related to keys, such as key makers. Later on, their descendant inherited the name, and it was gradually adapted as a family name. The key is the symbol of two things: ownership and a solution to a problem.. Key opens doors. The surname is most common in Spain and Portugal and other countries accommodating Spanish and Portuguese settlers, including the United States and Latin America. It still primarily runs as a surname.

Famous Personalities

• Angelico Chavez was a Hispanic priest and author in America.
• Eric Cesar Chavez is an American baseball player and coach.

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