Chaney

Chaney Meaning & Origin

About Chaney
The surname Chaney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chene," meaning "oak tree." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked with oak trees. The name Chaney is also associated with the French word "chêne," which has the same meaning. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Cheney and Cheyne.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chaney: 33,201
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,059
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧeɪni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chaney in Braille

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

The name Chaney in braille

How to sign the name Chaney using Sign Language

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

The name Chaney in sign language

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