About Chalmers
The surname Chalmers is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a chamber or an occupational name for someone who worked in a chamber or private room. Over time, the name Chalmers became associated with the clergy, particularly those who held a position as a chamberlain or treasurer. Today, the surname Chalmers is found worldwide, often with variations in spelling, and is borne by individuals of Scottish descent.
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The surname Chalmers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chalmers 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 Chalmers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chalmers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chalmers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.