CHESTER
Chester
The surname Chester is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceaster," which means a Roman fort or town. The name Chester is believed to have been used as a surname to denote someone who lived near a Roman fort or town or who was associated with such a place.
The surname Chester can be traced back to medieval times in England, and it is particularly associated with the county of Cheshire, where the city of Chester is located. The city of Chester has a rich history dating back to Roman times when it was known as Deva and was an important Roman fort.
Over the centuries, the surname Chester has spread beyond Cheshire to other parts of England and the United Kingdom. It has also been taken to other countries by British emigrants.
Notable individuals with the surname Chester include actors, authors, musicians, and other prominent figures. The surname Chester continues to be used by individuals of British descent and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 6,280 people named Chester in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,510th most common surname in Britain. Around 96 in a million people in Britain are named Chester.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
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