The ancient roots of the Chyn family are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Chyn comes from when the family lived near a crevice, chasm, or canyon. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word chine, that comes from the Old English word "cinu," meaning fissure, or chasm. The surname meant "dweller by the ravine."
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Early Origins of the Chyn family
The surname Chyn was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Chyn family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chyn research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1273, 1275, 1803 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Chyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chyn Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ching, Chinn, Chine, Chynne, Shin, Shinn, Attechine and many more.
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Early Notables of the Chyn family
Notables of the family at this time include
Richard Chyne, a prominent 13th century landholder in Worcestershire
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Migration of the Chyn family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Chinn who arrived in New York in 1798 and John Ching, on record in Alabama in 1889.
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