Chorin (surname)

Chorin is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is believed to be derived from the town of Chornobay (also spelled Chornybay), located in central Ukraine. As a habitational name, it would have originally been used to identify someone who came from or lived in that town.

Alternatively, some researchers suggest that "Chorin" could be a variant of other Jewish surnames with similar sounds and origins, potentially linking it to personal names or occupational terms. However, the primary and most widely accepted theory points to Chornobay as the origin.

People with the surname Chorin, or variations thereof, can be found in various countries, particularly those with significant historical Ashkenazi Jewish populations. Due to migration patterns and surname adaptations, different spellings and pronunciations of the name may exist.