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Last Name Chalfin

What is the origin of the last name Chalfin?

The last name Chalfin is of Jewish Ashkenazic origin. It is a variant of the surname Chaifetz, which comes from the Yiddish word for "excellent" or "precious". The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered excellent or precious in some way.

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