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Name Origin

Cheney is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French place name 'Chaine', meaning 'chain' or 'row of hills'. It can be considered a locational surname, indicating someone who lived near a place with that feature.

englishsurnamenormanlocationalchainhills

Famous People

Dick Cheney (1941-)

Politician

  • Served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush
  • Previously served as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford and Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush

Lynne Cheney (1951-)

Author, former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities

  • Written numerous books, including historical fiction and biographies for young readers
  • Advocated for the arts and humanities