About Chown
The surname Chown is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cēapmann," meaning a merchant or trader. It was likely originally used as an occupational name for someone involved in buying and selling goods. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Chown. Today, individuals with the surname Chown may have ancestors who were merchants or traders in their family history.
The surname Chown is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chown 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 Chown is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chown in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chown using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.