Summary

The surname Chambers has English origins and is derived from the Middle English word 'chaumbre', meaning 'chamber'. It originally referred to someone who worked or lived in a chamber or small room. The surname may also have been used as a habitational name for someone living in a building called 'The Chambers'.
There are
94988
Chamberss in the USA
Chambers is the
326th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Chambers

WilliamChambers

William Chambers (1723–1796) was a Scottish architect, who was later based in Stockholm. Among his best-known works are Somerset House in London and the pagoda at Kew Gardens.

RobertChambers

Robert Chambers (1802–1871) was a Scottish publisher, geologist, evolutionary thinker, phrenologist, and writer. He was the anonymous author of Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, which shocked Victorian society with its suggestion that the creation of life on Earth was a gradual process, and opposed to the biblical account of the creation.

WhittakerChambers

Whittaker Chambers (1901–1961) was an American writer and editor. He is best known for his role in the Alger Hiss case, in which he accused Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official, of being a Soviet spy.

PaulChambers

Paul Chambers (1935–1969) was an American jazz bassist. He is known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet and his influential solos on Davis' albums.

PatriciaChambers

Patricia Chambers (1926–2019) was an American actress best known for her roles in Western films and TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s.

VeronicaChambers

Veronica Chambers is an American author and journalist. She has written numerous books and contributed to publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Essence.

WhitneyChambers

Whitney Chambers is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 215 in singles and reached the third round of the Australian Open in 2009.

HelenChambers

Helen Chambers is a British playwright and screenwriter. She is known for her plays such as 'The Maimed' and her work on TV shows like 'River City' and 'Doctors.'

JasonChambers

Jason Chambers is an American actor and television presenter. He is known for hosting the television series 'Human Weapon,' which explores different martial arts styles.

EmmaChambers

Emma Chambers (1964–2018) was an English actress known for her roles in the film 'Notting Hill' and the television sitcom 'The Vicar of Dibley.'

Chambers Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Chambers' is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'cha(u)mber', which means 'room' or 'private room'. It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived or worked in a chamber or private room.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Chambers' is most commonly found in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also present in other countries with English-speaking communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Chambers' include 'Chamber', 'Chamer', and 'Chalmers'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Chambers' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during periods of British colonization and industrialization. They have contributed to the diverse communities in these countries.