About Chisholm
The surname Chisholm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" and "holm" meaning "meadow." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a narrow meadow or a narrow strip of land between two bodies of water. The name Chisholm has been associated with various clans in Scotland and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.
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The surname Chisholm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chisholm based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chisholm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chisholm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.