About Cherniss
The surname Cherniss is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "chernis," meaning "black." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a somber or serious personality.
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The surname Cherniss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cherniss 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 Cherniss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cherniss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cherniss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.