Cheney

Cheney Meaning & Origin

About Cheney
The surname Cheney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chenin," meaning "oak tree." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Cheyne in Normandy, France. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, and the name became Cheney. The surname Cheney is often associated with strength, stability, and longevity, symbolizing the enduring nature of the oak tree.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cheney: 13,573
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.6

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C050
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 N IY0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงeษชni/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheney in Braille

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

The name Cheney in braille

How to sign the name Cheney using Sign Language

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

The name Cheney in sign language

Numerology