Chip

Chip Meaning & Origin

About Chip
The surname Chip is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceap," meaning "market" or "bargain." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a skilled bargainer or a shrewd trader. Over time, the surname Chip may have been adopted by individuals who worked in markets or had a connection to commerce.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chip: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XP
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C010
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH1 P
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษชp/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chip in Braille

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

The name Chip in braille

How to sign the name Chip using Sign Language

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

The name Chip in sign language

Numerology