Chenault

Chenault Meaning & Origin

About Chenault
The surname Chenault is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chenal" meaning "canal" or "channel." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a canal or waterway. Over time, the surname Chenault has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chenault: 4,278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,760
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH0 N OW1
🌐 IPA
/ʃɪˈnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C543

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chenault in Braille

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

The name Chenault in braille

How to sign the name Chenault using Sign Language

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

The name Chenault in sign language

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