About Chames
The surname Chames is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Jaime," which is the Spanish form of James. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jaime. The name Jaime itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Ya'aqov" or Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." Therefore, the surname Chames can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Jaime" or "son of Jaime."
The surname Chames is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chames based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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