Chane History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Chane

What does the name Chane mean?

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

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

Early History of the Chane family

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Chane Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ching, Chinn, Chine, Chynne, Shin, Shinn, Attechine and many more.

Early Notables of the Chane family

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Migration of the Chane 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.