Chavis

Chavis Meaning & Origin

About Chavis
The surname Chavis is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauve," meaning "bald." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were bald or had a bald spot. Over time, the surname Chavis became associated with families who bore this physical characteristic, and it has since been passed down through generations.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chavis: 14,844
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,442
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.03

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XFS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0102
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 V IH0 S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงรฆvษชs/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XFS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chavis in Braille

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

The name Chavis in braille

How to sign the name Chavis using Sign Language

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

The name Chavis in sign language

Numerology