Chein

Chein Meaning & Origin

About Chein
The surname Chein is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "qian," which means "thousand." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with individuals who are hardworking, ambitious, and determined. The name may also have variations in different Chinese dialects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chein: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/chein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chein in Braille

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

The name Chein in braille

How to sign the name Chein using Sign Language

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

The name Chein in sign language

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