Is Chase Bank Named for Samuel Chase?

No, Chase Bank is not named after Samuel Chase. The bank’s name actually comes from John Thompson Chase, an early partner in the bank’s history. Founded in 1799, the bank initially operated under a different name before merging with other establishments and changing its name to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in the late 20th century. Samuel Chase, meanwhile, was a prominent abolitionist and signer of the Declaration of Independence, but he has no direct connection to the bank. The bank’s name reflects its lineage and the banking lineage rather than a connection to this historical figure.