Deschane

Deschane Meaning & Origin

About Deschane
The surname Deschane is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "eschanson," meaning "cupbearer" or "butler." It was an occupational surname given to individuals who held the role of serving wine or other beverages to nobility or high-ranking officials. Over time, the surname Deschane may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, but its meaning remains rooted in its historical association with the occupation of a cupbearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deschane: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TXN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/deschane*/
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('TXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deschane in Braille

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

The name Deschane in braille

How to sign the name Deschane using Sign Language

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

The name Deschane in sign language

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