Show ContentsChacer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Chacer is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a person who was the chaser. In this case the surname is derived from the Old French word chasser which means to hunt. 1

Early Origins of the Chacer family

The surname Chacer was first found in Somerset where Brutone le Chaceour was recorded 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edwrad III's reign.) 2

Early History of the Chacer family

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Chacer Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chacer include Chaser, Chasar, Chacero, Chacer, Chasour and many more.

Early Notables of the Chacer family

Notables of the family at this time include

  • Simon le Chacer, a prominent 13th century landholder in Worcestershire

Migration of the Chacer family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Joseph Chaser who arrived in Philadelphia in 1764.



  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.


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