Chiche is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who walked in a haughty manner, or resembled a rooster or chicken in some other way. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word chike, meaning chicken.
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Early Origins of the Chiche family
The surname Chiche was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Chiche family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chiche research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1411 is included under the topic Early Chiche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Chiche Spelling Variations
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Chiche were recorded, including Chich, Chick, Chiche and others.
Early Notables of the Chiche family
Notables of this surname at this time include:
Sir Robert Chichel, Lord Mayor of London
Chiche Ranking
In France, the name Chiche is the 4,315th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1
Migration of the Chiche family
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Chiche family emigrate to North America: Humphrey and John Chick who settled in Barbados in 1654; Sarah Chickley settled in Maryland in 1740; John Chicoll settled in New York in 1822; E. Chick arrived in Acapulco Mexico in 1852..
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