Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
CHANTRY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CHANTRY. CHANTREY. An appendage to a church, in which prayers for the dead were chanted. Also the residence of the precentor (cantor) of a collegiate church. In many places lands set apart for the cndoAvment of a chantry are so called.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English