CHALLIS
Challis
Challis is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Old French origin, derived from the word "chalice", which refers to a goblet or cup used in religious ceremonies. The Challis surname is believed to have been used as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold chalices.
The Challis family name has been prominent in various regions of England, particularly in the East Anglian counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with Challis families now found in various English-speaking countries.
Individuals with the surname Challis have made contributions to different fields, including academia, the arts, and science. The name Challis is a reminder of the rich history and diverse heritage of the British Isles, reflecting the country's deep-rooted traditions and cultural influences.
There are approximately 4,220 people named Challis in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,213th most common surname in Britain. Around 65 in a million people in Britain are named Challis.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Chalas
- Chales
- Challia
- Challise
- Chail
- Chaill
- Chailley
- Chal
- Chaley
- Chali
- Chalice
- Chalis
- Chalise
- Chalisey
- Chaliss
- Chall
- Challa
- Challace
- Challas
- Challes
- Challess
- Challey
- Challice
- Challies
- Challin
- Challing
- Challins
- Challiss
- Challo
- Challos
- Challs
- Chally
- Chalus
- Cheales
- Cheall
- Cheals
- Cheles
- Cheli
- Chelius
- Chelley
- Chelli
- Chelliah
- Chellis
- Chelly
- Chelsea
- Chilas
- Chiles
- Chillas
- Chilles
- Chillis
- Chills
- Chilos
- Chils
- Choales
- Choles
- Chollis
- Choules
- Chouls
- Chowles
- Cialis
- Schales
- Schall
- Shacallis
- Shailes
- Shails
- Shales
- Shali
- Shalice
- Shalless
- Shalley
- Shalli
- Shallice
- Shallie
- Shallis
- Shallish
- Shally
- Shalz
- Shaulis
- Shayles
- Shayls
- Sheales
- Sheally
- Sheals
- Sheels
- Sheiles
- Sheills
- Sheils
- Shellie
- Shellis
- Shells
- Shels
- Shewles
- Shieills
- Shieles
- Shiells
- Shiels
- Shiles
- Shills
- Shoals
- Sholes
- Shouls
- Shulls
- Shulz
- Shulze
- Shyles
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.