There are
3362
Chesnuts in the USA
Chesnut is the
9652nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Chesnut

CharlesChesnutt

An African-American author and activist known for his novels and short stories about racial issues in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

MaryBoykin

An American author and diarist who documented her experiences and observations as a prominent Southern woman during the American Civil War.

Rev.Charles

An African-American minister and educator who played a significant role in the advancement of education and civil rights for African-Americans in North Carolina during the early 20th century.

BenjaminChesnut

A politician and lawyer from Georgia who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives during the late 19th century.

LydiaMoss

An American philanthropist and businesswoman who co-founded Bradley University in Illinois and made significant contributions to education and community development.

Chesnut Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Chesnut has English and Scottish origins.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Chesnut is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states such as Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
VariationsVariations of the surname Chesnut include Chestnut, Chestnutt, Chestenut, Cheston, and Chestnutte.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the Chesnut surname occurred primarily during the 17th to 19th centuries. Many Chesnut families migrated from England and Scotland to the American colonies and later to various parts of the United States. The reasons for migration and immigration varied, with factors such as economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political stability influencing the decisions of individuals and families.