Chaffinch

Chaffinch Meaning & Origin

About Chaffinch
The surname Chaffinch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "chaffinch," which refers to a small songbird. It is believed that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a chaffinch, such as being lively or having a melodious voice. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in an area where chaffinches were abundant. Overall, the surname Chaffinch is likely to have originated as a descriptive or locational name associated with the bird.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chaffinch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chaffinch: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaffinch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFNX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 F IH0 N CH
🌐 IPA
/chaffinch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFNX', 'XFNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chaffinch in Braille

Here's how to represent Chaffinch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chaffinch in braille

How to sign the name Chaffinch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chaffinch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chaffinch in sign language

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