Chávez or Chavez is a

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surname (derived from Latin Flaviae), also common in the

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variant ( Chaves). Notable people with the name include: *

Alexis Sebastian Chavez Alexis Sebastian Chavez (born 18 July 2002) is an Argentine Paralympic athlete specializing in sprints. He represented Argentina at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Career Chavez represented Argentina at the 2020 Summer Paralympics The , brande ...

, Argentinian Paralympic athlete *

Agnes Chavez Agnes Chavez is a Cuban American artist, educator and social entrepreneur. Chavez is an installation artist working often with data visualization, sound, and image projection. Additionally, she designed and created tools for STEAM education and lea ...

, American artist *

Angélico Chávez Angelico Chavez, O.F.M. (April 10, 1910 – March 18, 1996), was an Hispanic American Friar Minor, Priesthood in the Catholic Church, priest, historian, author, poet and painter. "Angelico" was his pen name; he also dropped the accent marks from ...

(1910–1996), American Franciscan priest, historian, author, poet, and painter * Armando Chávez (born 1955), Mexican rower * Armando Neyra Chávez (born 1937), Mexican politician * Carlos Chávez (football administrator), Bolivian football administrator *

Carlos Chávez Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez (13 June 1899 – 2 August 1978) was a Mexican composer, conductor, music theorist, educator, journalist, and founder and director of the Mexican Symphonic Orchestra. He was influenced by nativ ...

, Mexican composer, conductor, teacher, journalist, and the founder and director of the Mexico Symphony Orchestra *

César Chávez Cesar Chavez (born Cesario Estrada Chavez ; ; March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later merged ...

, American founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which became United Farm Workers *

Christian Chávez José Christian Chávez Garza (, born August 7, 1983), most often known as Christian Chávez is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor, best known for his role as Giovanni Méndez López in the telenovela ''Rebelde'' and its spin-off pop group ...

, Mexican actor and singer, most famously known for RBD and for coming out about his homosexuality * José Chavez y Chavez (1851–1924), cowboy from New Mexico who rode with Billy the Kid *

Coronado Chávez Coronado Chávez (1807–1881) was President of Honduras from 8 January 1845 to 1 January 1847. For the week prior to his taking office he had been a member of the council of ministers that was running Honduras along with Casto Alvarado. He was ...

, President of Honduras from 1845 to 1847 *

Dennis Chavez Dennis or Denis is a first or last name from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius, via one of the Christian saints named Dionysius. The name came from Dionysus, the Greek god of ecstatic states, particularly those produced by wine, which is sometim ...

, United States politician *

Endy Chávez Endy de Jesus Chávez Meza (; born February 7, 1978), is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, New ...

, Venezuelan Major League Baseball player *

Eric Chavez Eric Cesar Chavez (born December 7, 1977) is an American professional baseball coach and former third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (1998–2010), New York Yankees (2011–2012), and Arizona Diamondb ...

, Hispanic-American Major League Baseball player *

Federico Chávez Federico Chávez Careaga (February 15, 1882 – April 24, 1978) was a Paraguayan politician and soldier who served as President of Paraguay from September 10, 1949, to May 4, 1954. He was a member of the Colorado Party. Early life Chávez wa ...

, President of Paraguay, 1949–1954 *

Fermín Chávez Fermín Chávez ( Nogoyá 13 July 1924 – 28 May 2006) was an Argentine historian, poet and journalist, born in El Pueblito, a small town near Nogoyá, province of Entre Ríos. He studied humanities in Córdoba, philosophy in Buenos Aires, ...

, Argentinian historian, poet and journalist *

Gilbert Espinosa Chávez Gilbert Espinosa Chávez, (March 10, 1932 – March 15, 2020) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Diego. Biography Gilbert Chávez was born in Ontario, California. He studied ...

(1932-2020), American Roman Catholic bishop *

Gina Chavez Gina Chavez (born May 24, 1982) is an American bilingual Latin-folk singer, and songwriter who has been performing since 2004, releasing her first recording in 2007. Chavez's parents are of Mexican and Swiss-German descent. Chavez's father, Gene ...

, American Latin folk singer and songwriter *

Hugo Chávez Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (; 28 July 1954 – 5 March 2013) was a Venezuelan politician who was president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013, except for a brief period in 2002. Chávez was also leader of the Fifth Republ ...

, President of Venezuela from 1999 to 2013 *

Ignacio Chávez (disambiguation) Ignacio Chávez may refer to: * Ignacio Chávez (politician), president of Nicaragua in 1891 *Ignacio Chávez Sánchez Ignacio Chávez Sánchez, M.D., F.A.C.P. (born 31 January 1897 in Zirándaro, Guerrero – d. 13 July 1979 in Mexico Cit ...

, multiple people * Jeanine Áñez Chávez, interim president of Bolivia (2019–2020) *

Jesse Chavez Jesse David Chavez (born August 21, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He played college baseball at Riverside Community College, and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2 ...

, Major League Baseball player *

Jesús Chávez Jesús Gabriel Sandoval Chávez (; born November 12, 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2010. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC super featherweight title from 2003 to 2004, and the IBF ...

, Mexican boxer *

Jorge Chávez Jorge Antonio Chávez Dartnell (January 13, 1887 – September 27, 1910), also known as Géo Chávez, was a Peruvian aviator. At a young age, he achieved fame for his aeronautical feats. He died in 1910 after a heavy wind broke the wings of ...

, Peruvian airplane pilot *

Jorge F. Chavez Jorge F. Chavez (born November 25, 1961, in Callao, Peru) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Chavez began his career in horse racing in 1982 in his native Peru and by 1987 was his country's leading rider. In April 1988 he emigrated ...

, American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey *

Julio César Chávez Julio César Chávez González (; born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio César Chávez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. A multiple-time world champion in three weight divisions, Chávez was liste ...

, Mexican boxer *

Julio César Chávez Jr. Julio César Chávez Carrasco (born 16 February 1986), best known as Julio César Chávez Jr., is a Mexican professional boxer who held the WBC middleweight title from 2011 to 2012. He is the son of former three-division world champion of bo ...

, Mexican boxer, son of Julio César Chávez *

Kharla Chávez Kharla del Rocío Chávez Bajaña (born March 19, 1975) is an Ecuadorian politician and lawyer who served as the first woman mayor of the city of Babahoyo from 2009 to 2014. Career Chávez was born on March 19, 1975, in the city of Babahoyo. In 1 ...

, Ecuadorian politician *

Laura Chavez Laura Catherine Chavez (born April 3, 1982) is an American blues, soul, and rhythm and blues guitarist, songwriter and record producer. She has worked with many other musicians, including Deborah Coleman, Candye Kane, Dani Wilde, The Mannish Boy ...

(born 1982), American blues, soul, and rhythm and blues guitarist, songwriter and record producer *

Linda Chavez Linda Lou ChavezStated on ''Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'', May 20, 2012, PBS (born June 17, 1947) is an American author, commentator, and radio talk show host. She is also a Fox News analyst, Chairman of the Center for Equal ...

, Hispanic-American author and commentator *

Linda Chavez-Thompson Linda Chavez-Thompson (born August 3, 1944)Franklin, "Labor's Message Heard in Clear New Voice," ''Chicago Tribune,'' October 30, 1995. is a second-generation Mexican-AmericanKarsko, "Success of Unions, Middle Class Are Linked, Labor Advocate Says ...

, American AFL-CIO official * Leo Chavez, American anthropologist *

Martha Chávez Martha Gladys Chávez Cossío de Ocampo (born 12 January 1953) is a Peruvian Fujimorist politician and lawyer. A historical and a prominent figure of Fujimorism, she has served in Congress for six-non consecutive terms from 1995 to 2006 and from ...

, Peruvian politician *

Martin Chavez Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Austra ...

, mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico *

Néstor Chávez Néstor Isaías Chávez Silva (July 6, 1947 - March 16, 1969) was a Venezuelan right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants in 1967. Career Chávez was born on July 6, 1947 in Chacao, Venezuela, ...

, Venezuelan Major League Baseball player *

Omar Chávez Omar Alonso Chávez Carrasco (born January 4, 1990) is a Mexican professional boxer and the one time WBC Youth Intercontinental welterweight champion. He is the son of former three-division world champion of boxing, Julio César Chávez. Pers ...

, Mexican boxer, son of Julio César Chávez *

R. Martin Chavez Ramon Martin Chavez (born c. 1964) is an American investment banker and entrepreneur. He is vice chairman and partner of Sixth Street Partners. Previously, he served in a variety of senior roles at Goldman Sachs, including chief information off ...

(born ), American investment banker * Raúl Chávez, Venezuelan Major League Baseball player *

Jose Chavez y Chavez Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name ''Yose'', which is etymologically linked to ''Yosef'' or Joseph. The name was popular during the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods. *Jose ben Abin *Jose ben Akabya *Jose the Galilean ...

, Old West outlaw, member of the

Lincoln County Regulators The Lincoln County Regulators, or just the Regulators, were an American Old West deputized posse that fought in the Lincoln County War in New Mexico, during the late 19th century. Members history and friendships The Regulators were formed out ...

Fictional characters

Domingo Chavez The Ryanverse is a term for the political drama media franchise created by acclaimed author Tom Clancy centering on the character of Jack Ryan and the fictional universe featuring Jack and other characters, such as John Clark and Domingo Chave ...

, a fictional character in Tom Clancy's novels * Maurice Chavez, a fictional character in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" *

America Chavez America Chavez is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta, Chavez was the second character to use the moniker Miss America, after Madeline Joyce. Chavez first appeared in ' ...

, a fictional character in the Marvel Universe *

Todd Chavez '' BoJack Horseman'' is an American adult animated sitcom created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series stars Will Arnett as the title character, BoJack Horseman. The supporting cast includes Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron ...

, a main character from ''BoJack Horseman'' *

, character from the movie "Young Guns" {{DEFAULTSORT:Chavez (Surname) Spanish-language surnames