Chauncey

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English

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Etymology

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

Proper noun

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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

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References

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  • The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland