There are
1380
Chains in the USA
Chain is the
19559th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Chain

JackieChan

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer known for his acrobatic fighting style and innovative stunts.

MargaretCho

Margaret Cho is an American stand-up comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter known for her outspoken, raunchy, and political comedy.

DonnieYen

Donnie Yen is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film director, producer, action choreographer, and multiple-time world wushu tournament champion.

LucyLiu

Lucy Liu is an American actress, artist, and film producer known for her roles in movies such as 'Charlie's Angels' and the TV series 'Elementary'.

MichelleYeoh

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress, producer, and former beauty queen who is best known for her roles in martial arts films like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.'

JetLi

Jet Li is a Chinese-born Singaporean film actor, film producer, martial artist, and retired Wushu champion known for his roles in martial arts films.

AnnaMay

Anna May Wong was an American actress, considered to be the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star, often portraying Chinese characters in a stereotypical manner.

YaoMing

Yao Ming is a retired Chinese professional basketball player who played for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

BruceLee

Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, director, and philosopher known for his martial arts films and his impact on popular culture.

KathyChow

Kathy Chow is a Hong Kong model and actress who gained popularity in the 1990s for her roles in various TV dramas and movies.

Chain Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Chain' is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among people of Chinese descent. It is derived from the Chinese character 'Chen' which means 'to become' or 'to progress'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Chain' is most prevalent in China and other regions with significant populations of Chinese people. It can also be found among Chinese communities in other countries such as the United States, Canada, and Malaysia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Chain' include 'Chen', 'Chang', 'Cheng', and 'Chou'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Chain' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during periods of Chinese diaspora and economic migration.