Chauvin

Chauvin Meaning & Origin

About Chauvin
The surname Chauvin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauvin," meaning "bald." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were bald or had a bald spot. Over time, the surname Chauvin has become less associated with its literal meaning and more commonly used as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chauvin: 4,018
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW0 V AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃoʊˈvæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chauvin in Braille

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

The name Chauvin in braille

How to sign the name Chauvin using Sign Language

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

The name Chauvin in sign language

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