Find out how popular the last name Chine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chine.

Chine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chine in America

Chine is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chine surname appeared 122 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chine.

The history of the last name Chine

The surname Chine is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "chine," which means "backbone" or "ridge." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a ridge or hilly area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chine can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, there is a mention of a landowner named Radulfus de Chine, indicating that the name was present in England during the Norman conquest.

During the 13th century, the name Chine was also documented in various charters and legal documents in Normandy, France. For instance, a man named Robert de Chine was listed as a witness in a charter dated 1259 in the town of Caen.

In the 14th century, the surname Chine appeared in several historical records in England. One notable example is John Chine, who was born around 1320 in Oxfordshire and served as a member of the Parliament of England in 1362.

The name Chine has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Chine Tor in Dorset and Chine Hill in the Isle of Wight. These place names likely derived from the same Old French root word, suggesting a connection between the surname and geographic features.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Chine. One example is Sir John Chine (1534-1607), an English lawyer and politician who served as a member of Parliament and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1603.

Another prominent figure with the surname Chine was Richard Chine (1672-1738), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. George's Church in Hanover Square.

In the 19th century, the name Chine was also found among prominent figures, such as William Chine (1808-1878), a British painter and engraver known for his landscape paintings of English countryside scenes.

Additionally, there was George Chine (1842-1914), a British lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 19th century.

Lastly, one cannot overlook Sir Frederick Chine (1856-1924), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and was knighted for his distinguished service during World War I.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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