About Chantry
The surname Chantry is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old French word "chanterie," which referred to a chapel or a place of worship. This suggests that the name may have originally denoted someone who lived near or worked in a chantry. Another possibility is that it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a chantry or a chapel. Overall, the surname Chantry is likely to have originated from a connection to religious institutions or locations.
The surname Chantry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chantry 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 Chantry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chantry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chantry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.