Chyne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Chyne

What does the name Chyne mean?

The ancient roots of the Chyne family are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Chyne 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."

Early Origins of the Chyne family

The surname Chyne was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Chyne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chyne research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1273, 1275, 1803 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Chyne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chyne 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 Chyne include Ching, Chinn, Chine, Chynne, Shin, Shinn, Attechine and many more.

Early Notables of the Chyne family

Richard Chyne, a prominent 13th century landholder in Worcestershire

Chyne migration to the United States +

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:

Chyne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alfred Chyne, aged 4, who settled in America, in 1897

Chyne Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Wm. Chyne, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921