Chappuis

Chappuis Meaning & Origin

About Chappuis
The surname Chappuis is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chapel" meaning "chapel" or "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in or near a chapel or church. The name may have been given to individuals who were priests, church officials, or caretakers of religious buildings. Over time, the surname Chappuis has evolved and spread to different regions, including Switzerland, where it is also found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chappuis: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 P UW0 IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæpuɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chappuis in Braille

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

The name Chappuis in braille

How to sign the name Chappuis using Sign Language

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

The name Chappuis in sign language

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