About Chism
The surname Chism is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "siosm," meaning "a shaking" or "a quaking." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tremor or a shaky disposition. Over time, the surname Chism has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Chisholm or Chisum.
The surname Chism is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chism 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 Chism is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chism in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chism using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.