Cognomen Чаван (Chavan 
, Чаван 
) , in the entire world, is a widespread family name. The surname Чаван is characteristic of India, where it is quite a common surname, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Not in comparison with a country's population, the name is most common in India, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Very seldom, Чаван is the forename as well as the last name.