Chenier

Chenier Meaning & Origin

About Chenier
The surname Chenier is of French origin and is derived from the word "chenalier," meaning "canal worker" or "ditch digger." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked in the construction or maintenance of canals and ditches in medieval France. Over time, the surname Chenier has spread to various parts of the world through migration and has become a relatively common surname among French-speaking populations.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chenier: 1,277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0506
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 N IY0 ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงษ›njษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XN', 'XNR')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chenier in Braille

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

The name Chenier in braille

How to sign the name Chenier using Sign Language

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

The name Chenier in sign language

Numerology