Chimal

Borrowed from Spanish chimal (“shield”), itself from Nahuatl chimalli (“shield”). This surname is predominantly found in Mexico.

Chimal (plural Chimals)

1. A surname from Spanish [in turn from Nahuatl].

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Chimal is the 41799^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 520 individuals. Chimal is most common among Hispanic/Latino (95.96%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Chimal”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 327.

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃiˈmal/ [t͡ʃiˈmal]
• Rhymes: -al
• Syllabification: Chi‧mal

Chimal m or f by sense

1. a surname