Andres Chan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Andres Chan — English
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Andres Chan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Andres is a masculine given name of English origin. Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il. The surname Chan: Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan. Andres is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Andres reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Andres

English

Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il.

Surname: Chan

Vietnamese

Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Andres is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Andres by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Andres Chan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Andres Chan:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Andres?
The first name Andres originates from English. Andres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname. It is derived from the name Andreas. Given name Andres Allan (1965–1988), Estonian poet Andres Alver (born 1953), Estonian architect Andres Ammas (1962–2018), Estonian politician Andres Anvelt (born 1969), Estonian politician Andrés Borregales (born 2002), Venezuelan-American football player Andres Ehin (1940–2011), Estonian writer, editor, poet and translator Andres Gerber (born 1973), Swiss football player Andres Heinapuu (born 1954), Estonian bibliographer and politician Andres Herkel (born 1962), Estonian politician Andres Il.
When was Andres most popular?
The name Andres reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chan?
The surname Chan originates from Vietnamese. Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan.
What are the origins of the name Andres Chan?
The name Andres Chan combines two different traditions: the first name Andres has English roots, while the surname Chan originates from Vietnamese.
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