CHALONER
Chaloner
The surname Chaloner is of Old French origin, derived from the job title "chalandre," meaning a peddler or hawker of cloth or other goods. The Chaloner family is considered predominantly of Norman descent, originating from Chalons-en-Champagne in present-day France.
The name Chaloner is most commonly found in the north of England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world.
Prominent individuals bearing the surname Chaloner include Sir Thomas Chaloner (1521–1565), an English statesman and poet who served as a Member of Parliament.
References
- Reaney, P. H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
There are approximately 1,125 people named Chaloner in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,738th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Chaloner.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Judith
- Katrina
- Margaret
- Mary
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
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