About Chowanec
The surname Chowanec is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "chovanec," meaning "shepherd" or "herdsman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as shepherds or had a connection to the occupation. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a shepherd or had qualities associated with the profession, such as being watchful or protective.
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The surname Chowanec is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chowanec based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chowanec in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chowanec using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.