Shavalier

Shavalier Meaning & Origin

About Shavalier
The surname Shavalier is of French origin and is derived from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the rank of knight or were associated with chivalry. The name may have been bestowed upon those who displayed knightly qualities or performed acts of bravery. Today, the surname Shavalier serves as a reminder of a noble and chivalrous heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shavalier: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 V AE1 L Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/shavalier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFL', 'XFLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shavalier in Braille

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

The name Shavalier in braille

How to sign the name Shavalier using Sign Language

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

The name Shavalier in sign language

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