Chhan

Chhan Meaning & Origin

About Chhan
The surname Chhan is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character 陳 (Chén). It is one of the most common surnames in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The name Chhan typically signifies someone who is of the Chen clan, which is one of the largest and oldest clans in China. The Chen clan has a rich history and is associated with qualities such as wisdom, perseverance, and loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chhan: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/chhan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhan in Braille

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

The name Chhan in braille

How to sign the name Chhan using Sign Language

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

The name Chhan in sign language

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