Chhoun

Chhoun Meaning & Origin

About Chhoun
The surname Chhoun is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhoun," which means "to gather" or "to collect." It is a relatively common surname in Cambodia and is often associated with individuals who have a family history of being collectors or gatherers of resources. The surname Chhoun may also be associated with qualities such as resourcefulness, diligence, and the ability to bring people together.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chhoun: 271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/chhoun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhoun in Braille

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

The name Chhoun in braille

How to sign the name Chhoun using Sign Language

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

The name Chhoun in sign language

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