Chauncey

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Chauncey

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Chauncey comes from a French/English occupational surname, and means “Chancellor.”

History:
Chauncey was a surname found in New England, one that belonged two many early notable Americans including educator Charles Chauncey (1592-1672), clergyman Charles Chauncey (1705-1787), and naval officer Isaac Chauncey (1772-1880) and was probably originally bestowed in honor of these men.

Traditionally, it was usually only found in the United States.

Pronunciation: chawn-see.

Alternates: Chauncy, Chaunsey, Chaunsy, Chouncey, Chancey.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland (1799-1887)
A governor of Connecticut.
Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928)
American politician.
Chauncey Sparks (1884-1968)
A governor of Alabama.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.005 % named Chauncey

Popularity of Chauncey:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 595th most popular.
1875: 657th most popular.
1900-1910: 553rd most popular.
1910-1920: 735th most popular.
1920-1930: 875th most popular.
1930-1940: 985th most popular.
1940-1950: N/A
1950-1960: 962nd most popular.
1960-1970: 858th most popular.
1970-1980: 923rd most popular.
1980-1990: 751st most popular.
1990: N/A
1997: 939th most popular.
1998: 971st most popular.
1999: N/A