Cheston

Cheston is a surname with possible origins in England. It is believed to be a locational name derived from places called "Cheston" or similar names. These place names are thought to originate from the Old English elements "ceast" meaning "heap of stones" or "cairn" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "farmstead". Therefore, the surname may have originally described someone who lived near a farmstead marked by a heap of stones or a stone cairn.

The surname Cheston has been recorded in various historical documents, including parish registers and census records. The distribution of the surname can provide insights into migration patterns and family history.

It is also possible, though less common, that "Cheston" could be a variant spelling or corruption of another surname. Further genealogical research is typically needed to determine the specific origins of a particular family bearing the surname Cheston.