Chauncey

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proper noun

An American surname from Old French, of Norman origin from a place name in France.

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Meanings

proper noun
  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.

Origin

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

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Cite this entry
APA

Chauncey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chauncey

MLA

“Chauncey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chauncey. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Chauncey,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chauncey.

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