The ancient roots of the Chynn family are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Chynn 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 Chynn family
The surname Chynn was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Chynn family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chynn research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1273, 1275, 1803 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Chynn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Chynn Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ching, Chinn, Chine, Chynne, Shin, Shinn, Attechine and many more.
Early Notables of the Chynn family
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Migration of the Chynn 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.
