Che
Che Meaning & Origin
About Che
The surname Che has multiple origins and meanings. In Chinese, it is a variant of the surname Zhao, which means "to shine" or "to illuminate." In Korean, Che is a variant of the surname Choi, which means "pinnacle" or "best." Additionally, Che can be a Spanish surname derived from the word "che," which is a colloquial term used in Argentina and Uruguay to refer to a person. The meaning of the surname Che, therefore, depends on its cultural and linguistic context.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Che is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Che: 2,393
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12,865
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.81
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Che 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 Che is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Che in Braille
Here's how to represent Che in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Che using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Che using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
