About Chilin
The surname Chilin is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "chi," meaning "to eat" or "to feed." It is a relatively rare surname and is most commonly found in southern China. The name Chilin may have originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong appetite or was known for their love of food. It could also have been given to someone who worked in the food industry or had a connection to it in some way.
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The surname Chilin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chilin 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 Chilin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chilin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chilin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.