Description:
The Chikkanshimath surname is derived from the Chikkanshima Island in the Ryukyu Islands. The island is now part of the Okinawa Prefecture. The surname is thought to be derived from the term 'chi' which means 'person' or 'human' and 'kanshima' which means 'island of the sea snakes.' The island's inhabitants are thought to have been descendants of the ancient Ryukyu kingdom. The surname may also be derived from the term 'chikka' which means 'a small piece of cloth' or 'a piece of wood.'
