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The origin of the surname as quoted by The Historical Research Centre Inc. was that the surname derived from the place where the original bearer either lived or held land. In this instance families bearing the surname traced their roots to one of two towns by this name, one in the parish of Rochdale in Lancashire, another in the parish of Broms in Worcester. Owing to the frequency with which the name can still be found in Lancashire, it is thought that the majority of families owe the origin of their name to the former town.The surname is recorded in Rochdale as early as the 13th Century and would appear to confirm this theory. The name itself derives from the personal name Chad and the old English word "wick" meaning "residence". Hence the name simply signifies "Home of Chad". There is a Cathedral at Lichfield dedicated to St. Chad. The name has a long history in England with surviving records dating from the 14th century when one Nicholas de Chadwyke was registered as living in Lancashire at the time of King Edward III (circ 1350). The prefix "de" for "of" placed before the name in many early instances confirms the locative origin of the surname.
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