Surnames that begin with the letter 'C'

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Challender
The surname Challender is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "challoner," referring to a maker or seller of metalware, particularly small metal goods such as buckles, spurs, o...
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Challenger
The surname Challenger is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chalongier," meaning "to challenge." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a champion o...
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Challgren
The surname Challgren is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Chall," which is a variant of the name Carl, meaning "man" or "free man," and "gren," which means "bran...
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Challinor
The surname Challinor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaloner," meaning "a maker or seller of wooden pattens or clogs." It was an occupational name given to those who ma...
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Challis
The surname Challis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chalice," meaning a cup or goblet. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or s...
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Challman
The surname Challman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "chal" meaning "bald" or "bare" and "mann" meaning "man." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Challman can be...
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Challoner
The surname Challoner is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a money changer or exchanger. The name is derived from the Old French word "chalongier" or "chalengier," which means "t...
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Chally
The surname Chally is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceorl" which means "freeman" or "peasant." It was likely used as an occupational name for someone who worked as a farm...
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Chalmers
The surname Chalmers is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a chamber or ...
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Chaloner
The surname Chaloner is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a chaloner, which referred to a person who made or sold chalons. Chalons were a type of blanket or coverlet made of coar...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'C'

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