About Chaiken
The surname Chaiken is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "khaykhn," meaning "to choke" or "to strangle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a forceful or aggressive personality. Over time, the surname Chaiken has become a common Jewish surname, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews.
The surname Chaiken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaiken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Chaiken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chaiken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chaiken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.