Chelf

Chelf Meaning & Origin

About Chelf
The surname Chelf is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cealf," meaning "calf." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a calf, such as being young or playful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Chelf can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once known for their calf-like qualities.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chelf: 731
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,629
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XLF
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C041
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 L F
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ›lf/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLF', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chelf in Braille

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

The name Chelf in braille

How to sign the name Chelf using Sign Language

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

The name Chelf in sign language

Numerology