Chinchilla

Chinchilla Meaning & Origin

About Chinchilla
The surname Chinchilla is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "chinchilla," which refers to a small rodent native to South America. The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had characteristics associated with the chinchilla, such as being agile, quick, or having a soft and luxurious coat. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chinchilla: 3,561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNXL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C052040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH0 N CH IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ʧɪnˈʧɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNXL', 'XNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chinchilla in Braille

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

The name Chinchilla in braille

How to sign the name Chinchilla using Sign Language

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

The name Chinchilla in sign language

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