Chauncey.
An American surname from Old French, of Norman origin from a place name in France.
Meaning & usage
An American surname from Old French, of Norman origin from a place name in France.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Where this word comes from
From the Norman name based on several locations in France called Chancé. See Old French chance.
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