About Cheeney
The surname Cheeney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cenig," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Cenig. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Cheeney. The surname Cheeney suggests a family history rooted in bravery or boldness.
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The surname Cheeney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheeney 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 Cheeney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cheeney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cheeney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.