Chapman
CHAP-muhn
Popularity
#4578
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
977
Peak Year
#32 in 2014
First Recorded
1911
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname meaning "merchant" or "trader".
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Famous Namesakes
Graham Chapman
British comedian and Monty Python member
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