About Chenoweth
The surname Chenoweth is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cynan" or "Cynon" combined with the Cornish word "gweth" meaning "holy." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Chenoweth is "holy Cynan" or "holy Cynon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was considered to be pious or holy.
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The surname Chenoweth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chenoweth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chenoweth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chenoweth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.