Chesney

Chesney Meaning & Origin

About Chesney
The surname Chesney is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "ceosan" meaning "to choose" or "to select," suggesting that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was selective or had a discerning nature. Another possible origin is from the Old French word "cheniz" meaning "oak tree," indicating that the name may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an oak tree. Additionally, Chesney could also be a variant spelling of the surname Cheney, which is derived from the Norman French word "chein" meaning "dog," possibly indicating a connection to someone who had a dog-like appearance or characteristics.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chesney: 4,491
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,413
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XSN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0250
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 S N IY0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงษ›sni/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XSN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chesney in Braille

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

The name Chesney in braille

How to sign the name Chesney using Sign Language

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

The name Chesney in sign language

Numerology