Chatterton

Chatterton Meaning & Origin

About Chatterton
The surname Chatterton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceatt," meaning "a chattel" or "a possession," and the suffix "-er," denoting someone who does or works with something. Therefore, the surname Chatterton is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or dealt in chattels or possessions. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chatterton: 2,316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,195
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chatterton 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
XTRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0306305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 T ER0 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧætərtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XTRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chatterton in Braille

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

The name Chatterton in braille

How to sign the name Chatterton using Sign Language

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

The name Chatterton in sign language

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