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Etymology of Chicos

What does the name Chicos mean?

The noble Spanish surname Chicos is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the first bearer. In this instance, the surname Chicos comes directly from the word "chico" which signifies "small, young." Therefore, the surname Chicos was given as a nickname to a small man or to the younger of two bearers of the same given name.

Early Origins of the Chicos family

The surname Chicos was first found in the province of Toledo, in the ancient kingdom of Castile.

Early History of the Chicos family

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Chicos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chica, Chico, Chicote and others.

Early Notables of the Chicos family

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Migration of the Chicos 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; and Lucas Chico who arrived in New Spain in 1578. Later settlers included Gregorio Chico who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1803.



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