Chalifoux

Chalifoux Meaning & Origin

About Chalifoux
The surname Chalifoux is of French origin and is derived from the word "chalif," meaning "caliph" in English. A caliph is a title given to the political and religious leader of the Islamic community, particularly during the early centuries of Islam. The surname Chalifoux likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who had a connection to or was associated with a caliph. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chalifoux: 723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chalifoux 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
XLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 L IH0 F UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃælɪfu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chalifoux in Braille

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

The name Chalifoux in braille

How to sign the name Chalifoux using Sign Language

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

The name Chalifoux in sign language

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