Channels

Channels Meaning & Origin

About Channels
The surname Channels is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "canel," meaning "canal" or "channel." It is an occupational surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a canal or waterway. The name Channels signifies a connection to water-based transportation and reflects the individual's association with the management or use of canals.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Channels: 354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XNLS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C05042
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N AH0 L Z
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงรฆnษ™lz/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XNLS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Channels in Braille

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

The name Channels in braille

How to sign the name Channels using Sign Language

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

The name Channels in sign language

Numerology