About Cheyne
The surname Cheyne is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaine" or "chaine" meaning "chain." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a chain maker or a chain wearer. Over time, the surname Cheyne has evolved and can be found in various spellings such as Chaine, Chayne, and Chain. Today, individuals with the surname Cheyne can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Cheyne is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheyne 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 Cheyne is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cheyne in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cheyne using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.