Chapin

Meaning

Dweller at a chapel or one who tends a chapel.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'chapele' meaning 'chapel,' with the English suffix '-in' or from the occupational term for a chaplain. The name originally indicated someone associated with a religious building.

About the Name Chapin

Chapin is an English surname used as a given name, with origins in religious or geographical associations. It reflects medieval occupational and locational naming practices.