Chessher

Chessher Meaning & Origin

About Chessher
The surname Chessher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceaster," meaning "Roman fort or walled city." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who lived near or worked at a Roman fort or walled city. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Chessher. The surname Chessher signifies a connection to ancient Roman history and the occupation or residence near a fortified settlement.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chessher: 354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chessher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧɛʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chessher in Braille

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

The name Chessher in braille

How to sign the name Chessher using Sign Language

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

The name Chessher in sign language

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