Chimal

Chimal Meaning & Origin

About Chimal
The surname Chimal is of Nahuatl origin and is primarily found in Mexico. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "chimal" which means "shield" or "armor." The surname Chimal is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who was skilled in the use of shields or armor, or possibly as a symbol of protection or defense.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chimal: 520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AY1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/chimal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chimal in Braille

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

The name Chimal in braille

How to sign the name Chimal using Sign Language

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

The name Chimal in sign language

Numerology