About Chimal
The surname Chimal is of Nahuatl origin and is primarily found in Mexico. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "chimal" which means "shield" or "armor." The surname Chimal is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who was skilled in the use of shields or armor, or possibly as a symbol of protection or defense.
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The surname Chimal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chimal 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 Chimal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chimal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chimal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.