Chevalier

Chevalier Meaning & Origin

About Chevalier
The surname Chevalier is of French origin and derives from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was a knight or had a knightly character. The name is associated with chivalry, honor, and bravery, reflecting the noble and courageous qualities attributed to knights in medieval times. Today, the surname Chevalier is found worldwide, often representing a family's historical connection to the knightly class or simply serving as a reminder of the values associated with knighthood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chevalier: 6,431
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH2 V AH0 L IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ˌʃɛvəˈlɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFL', 'XFLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chevalier in Braille

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

The name Chevalier in braille

How to sign the name Chevalier using Sign Language

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

The name Chevalier in sign language

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