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Chapman

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. CHAP-mən
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Meaning & History

Occupational name derived from Old English ceapmann meaning "merchant, trader".

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Other Languages & CulturesCoeman, Coemans, Coumans, Koeman, Koemans, Koopman, Koumans(Dutch) Kauffmann, Kaufman, Kaufmann(German) Kauffmann, Kaufman, Kaufmann(Jewish)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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