About Chesnut
The surname Chesnut is derived from the Old English word "ceosan" meaning "to choose" and "hnutu" meaning "nut." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was selective or particular about nuts, or possibly as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent chestnut tree. The surname Chesnut signifies an association with nut selection or chestnut trees.
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The surname Chesnut is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chesnut 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 Chesnut is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chesnut in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chesnut using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.