The noble Spanish surname Chica is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the first bearer. In this instance, the surname Chica comes directly from the word "chico" which signifies "small, young." Therefore, the surname Chica was given as a nickname to a small man or to the younger of two bearers of the same given name.
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Early Origins of the Chica family
The surname Chica was first found in the province of Toledo, in the ancient kingdom of Castile.
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Early History of the Chica family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chica research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Chica History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chica Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Chica, Chico, Chicote and others.
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Early Notables of the Chica family
Prominent among bearers of the Chica family name at this time was
the Chica family of Toledo
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Migration of the Chica family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Domingo Chico who arrived in Veragua in 1535; Juan Chico who settled in Rio de la Plata in 1535; Doctor Chico de Molina who settled in Mexico in 1560.
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