About Chhem
The surname Chhem is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhem," which means "to cut" or "to chop." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from an ancestor's occupation as a butcher or someone skilled in cutting or chopping. The surname Chhem signifies a family's historical association with this profession and is a common surname among the Cambodian population.
The surname Chhem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chhem 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 Chhem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chhem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chhem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.