Chean

Chean Meaning & Origin

About Chean
The surname Chean is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character 陈 (Chén). It is a common surname in China and other Chinese-speaking regions. The name Chean typically signifies a family's ancestral connection to the Chen clan, one of the largest and most prominent clans in Chinese history. The Chen clan has a long and illustrious lineage, with many notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chean: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/chean*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chean in Braille

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

The name Chean in braille

How to sign the name Chean using Sign Language

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

The name Chean in sign language

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