About Chilvers
The surname Chilvers is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Chilvert," which itself is a variant of the name "Gilbert." The name Gilbert comes from the Old Germanic elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the surname Chilvers can be interpreted to mean "son of Gilbert," indicating descent from someone named Gilbert.
The surname Chilvers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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