About Chisholm
The name "Chisholm" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ciosan" which means "a narrow passage" or "a strait." It is a locational surname that originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a narrow passage or a strait, such as a narrow valley or a narrow crossing point. The name "Chisholm" can also be associated with the Clan Chisholm, a Scottish clan that originated in the Scottish Highlands.
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Most individuals with the name Chisholm are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Chisholm in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chisholm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.