Description:
CHIKKASWAMI is a aboriginal surname meaning 'person from Chikkasaw Nation.' The Chikkasaw Nation is a federally recognized tribe in the United States. The tribe's traditional territory is in central and southern Oklahoma. The surname may be derived from the Chikkasaw word chikka, meaning 'man,' or from the word swami, meaning 'holy man.' The surname may also be derived from the Chikkasaw word chinka, meaning 'to split open.' The Chikkasaw Nation is a federally recognized tribe in the United States. The tribe's traditional territory is in central and southern Oklahoma. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers. The Chikkasaw Nation was first encountered by Europeans in the early 18th century. The tribe's first recorded contact with Europeans occurred when French explorers encountered the tribe while exploring the Mississippi River. The Chikkasaw Nation was later encountered by Spanish explorers
