Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈt͡ʃɛs.təɹ/(American English) /ˈt͡ʃɛs.tə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of a city in England, derived from Latin castrum "camp, fortress". Related NamesDetails RootChester (place name)Given Name DescendantChester(English) Categories cities, ends in -er, TTC stations