Chavous

Chavous Meaning & Origin

About Chavous
The surname Chavous is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chevalier," meaning "knight." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who were knights or had a connection to knighthood. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Chavous. Today, individuals with the surname Chavous may have ancestral ties to the noble class or have ancestors who held positions of honor and chivalry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chavous: 896
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chavous 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
XFS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 V AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/ʃəˈvɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chavous in Braille

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

The name Chavous in braille

How to sign the name Chavous using Sign Language

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

The name Chavous in sign language

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