First found in Northumberland where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Such hard times forced many to leave their homeland in search of opportunity across the Atlantic. Many of these families settled along the east coast of North America in communities that would become the backbones of the young nations of the United States and Canada. The ancestors of many of these families have rediscovered their roots in the 20th century through the establishment of clan societies and other patriotic Scottish organizations. Thomas and Anne Chipchase who settled in Maryland in 1774; J. Chipchase arrived in San Francisco California in 1852.

For more information on the last name Chipchase, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.