About the Chesshire Surname

Many Chesshire families will find their roots under Cheshire, the form most records use.

What is the meaning of Chesshire?

At root, the name means “From Cheshire”.

Is Chesshire the same name as Cheshire?

Chesshire adds “s” to Cheshire, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. You may also find the name written Cheshyre.

Is there a Chesshire coat of arms?

Arms linked to Cheshire and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Research your Chesshire family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.