Chambless

Chambless Meaning & Origin

About Chambless
The surname Chambless is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a chamber or an enclosed space. Over time, the name may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who was a chamberlain or had some association with a chamber.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chambless: 2,882
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,031
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chambless 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 Chambless is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XMPLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C051402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 M B L IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒΙ™mˈblis/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XMPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chambless in Braille

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

The name Chambless in braille

How to sign the name Chambless using Sign Language

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

The name Chambless in sign language

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