Chor

Chor Meaning & Origin

About Chor
The surname Chor is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "chor," which means "to assist" or "to help." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities, and individuals with this surname are often associated with qualities such as kindness, supportiveness, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chor: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/chor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chor in Braille

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

The name Chor in braille

How to sign the name Chor using Sign Language

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

The name Chor in sign language

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