About Chanel
The surname Chanel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chanel," meaning "pipe" or "channel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a water channel or had a profession related to water, such as a water carrier or a plumber. Over time, the surname Chanel became associated with the renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel, who popularized the name and made it famous worldwide.
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The surname Chanel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chanel 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 Chanel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chanel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chanel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.