There are
1359
Chaunceys in the USA
Chauncey is the
19796th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Chauncey

CharlesChauncey

Charles Chauncey was an American clergyman and academic who served as the president of Harvard College from 1654 to 1672.

ElihuChauncey

Elihu Chauncey was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1799 to 1807.

ChaunceyDepew

Chauncey Depew was an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as a United States Senator from New York from 1899 to 1911.

FrancisL.

Francis L. Chauncey was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Ohio from 1856 to 1865.

HenryChauncey

Henry Chauncey was an American educational administrator and founder of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, New Jersey.

IraChauncey

Ira Chauncey was an American naval officer who served as a Commodore in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

JoshuaChauncey

Joshua Chauncey was an American naval officer who served as a Commodore in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

NathanielChauncey

Nathaniel Chauncey was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1834 to 1835.

WilliamChauncey

William Chauncey was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut from 1873 to 1875.

WinslowChauncey

Winslow Chauncey was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1879 to 1881.

Chauncey Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Chauncey' is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word 'chance' or 'cheance,' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune.' It was likely originally a nickname for a fortunate or lucky person.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Chauncey' is most commonly found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is particularly prevalent in the states of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Chauncey' include 'Chancey' and 'Chancellor.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Chauncey' has been carried by immigrants to various countries, particularly during periods of French colonization and migration to North America.