Chess

Chess Meaning & Origin

About Chess
The surname Chess is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceosan," meaning "to choose" or "to select." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a discerning or selective nature. Over time, the surname Chess may have been adopted by individuals involved in decision-making roles or those who were known for their ability to make wise choices.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chess: 1,743
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ›s/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chess in Braille

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

The name Chess in braille

How to sign the name Chess using Sign Language

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

The name Chess in sign language

Numerology