Cheff

Cheff Meaning & Origin

About Cheff
The surname Cheff is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "chef," meaning "chief" or "leader." It was originally used to denote someone who held a position of authority or leadership, particularly in a culinary context. Over time, the surname Cheff may have been adopted by individuals who worked as chefs or held prominent positions in their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cheff: 402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 F
🌐 IPA
/cheff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheff in Braille

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

The name Cheff in braille

How to sign the name Cheff using Sign Language

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

The name Cheff in sign language

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