Chic

Chic Meaning & Origin

About Chic
The surname Chic is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chic," meaning "elegant" or "stylish." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was fashionable or had a refined sense of style. The surname Chic may have been given to individuals who were known for their elegance or sophistication.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chic: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chic in Braille

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

The name Chic in braille

How to sign the name Chic using Sign Language

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

The name Chic in sign language

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