Surnames that begin with the letter 'C'

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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 ...
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Chowning
The surname Chowning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ceolnoth," meaning "famous warrior," combined with the patronymic suffix "-ing," denoting "son of." Therefo...
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Choy
The surname Choy is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character 蔡 (Cài). It is a common surname among Chinese communities worldwide. The name Choy is associated ...
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Choyce
The surname Choyce is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "choys," meaning "choice" or "selection." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som...
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Chrane
The surname Chrane is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "craobh" meaning "tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or in a wooded area. ...
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Chrans
The surname Chrans is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name "Chranislav," which means "to protect" or "to guard." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to...
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Chrastil
The surname Chrastil is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "chrastit," meaning "to rattle" or "to make noise." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh...
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Chreene
The surname Chreene is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crene," meaning "crane." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics...
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Chrest
The surname Chrest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "chrest," meaning "kind" or "good." It is a nickname surname that likely originated as a descriptive name for som...
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Chrestman
The surname Chrestman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cristeman," meaning "Christ's man" or "servant of Christ." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origi...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'C'

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