About Chenery
The surname Chenery is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cennere," meaning "canon" or "precentor." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a precentor, a person responsible for leading the singing or chanting in a church. Over time, the surname Chenery has evolved and is now a relatively rare surname found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Chenery is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chenery 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 Chenery is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chenery in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chenery using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.