About Chief
The surname Chief is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cēap" meaning "market" or "bargain." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked in or near a market, possibly as a merchant or trader. The surname Chief may also have been a nickname for someone who was considered to be a shrewd or astute bargainer.
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The surname Chief is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chief 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 Chief is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chief in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chief using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.