Chauncey

English

Etymology

From the Norman name based on several locations in France called Chancé. See Old French chance.

Proper noun

Chauncey

  1. An American surname from Old French, of Norman origin from a place name in France.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Derived terms

References

  • The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
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