Chamberlain

Chamberlain Meaning & Origin

About Chamberlain
The surname Chamberlain is of occupational origin and derives from the Middle English word "chaumberlein," meaning "chamberlain." It was originally used to denote a person who was in charge of the private chambers of a noble or high-ranking official. The chamberlain was responsible for managing the household, overseeing the servants, and ensuring the smooth running of the chambers. Over time, the surname Chamberlain became hereditary and has been passed down through generations, often signifying a family's historical association with this role or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chamberlain: 28,727
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,231
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.74

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

Ranking information for the surname Chamberlain is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMPRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05106405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 M B ER0 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧeɪmbərlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMPRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chamberlain in Braille

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

The name Chamberlain in braille

How to sign the name Chamberlain using Sign Language

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

The name Chamberlain in sign language

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