CHENEY

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Cheney

Cheney is a British surname, derived from the Old English name "Cēneg," which means "bold" or "proud." The name has its roots in medieval England and has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including "Cheney," "Cheyne," and "Cheyney."

Origins

The Cheney surname can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 when it was brought to the country by the Normans. It is believed that the Cheney family settled in various regions across England, with significant concentrations in Buckinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Notable People

Richard Cheney (born 1941): Noteworthy American politician who served as Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Despite being an American, his surname traces back to English origins.
Richard Cheney (1523–1598): English landowner and Member of Parliament who played a significant role in the political landscape of Elizabethan England.

Legacy

The Cheney surname has left a mark on both English and American history, with various prominent individuals carrying the name. The name continues to be present in modern times, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient English surname.

There are approximately 1,749 people named Cheney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,700th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Cheney.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
David
Graham
John
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert

Female

Barbara
Carole
Claire
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jessica
Kate
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.