Chavez
Chavez is a surname of Spanish origin, commonly encountered in Spanish-speaking countries and among the Hispanic diaspora. In Spanish, the name is typically written as CháVez with an accent, while in English usage it is often rendered as Chavez without the accent. The surname is often described as toponymic, linked to places named Chaves in the Iberian Peninsula, and it has spread widely across Latin America and the United States through migration and settlement.
Notable individuals with the surname include Hugo Chávez Frías (1954–2013), a Venezuelan military officer who led
Geography and culture feature Chavez Ravine, a historic district in Los Angeles named for members of the
Variants of the name include Chaves, used in Portuguese and Spanish contexts. Diacritic usage reflects regional