TheNameDBChapline
OccupationalMeaning
A variant spelling of Chaplin, derived from the occupation of chaplain.
Etymology
Chapline represents an alternative spelling of the occupational surname Chaplin, originating from Old French 'chapelain'. The '-e' ending is a common variant in English surname spelling conventions.
About the Chapline Surname
Chapline is a variant spelling of the occupational surname Chaplin. It maintains the same etymological roots and occupational significance as its more common counterpart.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and the United States, less common than the Chaplin spelling.
Notable Bearers
Oona Chapline (variant spelling associated with Chaplin family)