Challis

Challis Meaning & Origin

About Challis
The surname Challis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chalice," meaning a cup or goblet. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold chalices, or it could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a chalice in some way. The surname Challis is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southeastern part of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Challis: 752
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Challis 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΓ¦li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Challis in Braille

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

The name Challis in braille

How to sign the name Challis using Sign Language

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

The name Challis in sign language

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