Darrel Cheng

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrel Cheng — English
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrel Cheng is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darrel is a masculine given name of English origin. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A. The surname Cheng: Cheng can be a transcription of one of several Chinese surnames. Since the syllable Cheng represents different sounds in Hanyu pinyin and the Wade–Giles systems of Chinese romanization, some ambiguity will exist as to which sound is represented by the letters "Cheng" if the romanisation and tone is not known. Also within each system of romanisation, each syllable can represent one of several different characters, as with any Chinese syllable. In the pinyin system of romanization (usually used in China), the most common surnames romanized as Cheng are 程 and 成. Darrel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrel

English

Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.

Surname: Cheng

Vietnamese

Cheng can be a transcription of one of several Chinese surnames. Since the syllable Cheng represents different sounds in Hanyu pinyin and the Wade–Giles systems of Chinese romanization, some ambiguity will exist as to which sound is represented by the letters "Cheng" if the romanisation and tone is not known. Also within each system of romanisation, each syllable can represent one of several different characters, as with any Chinese syllable. In the pinyin system of romanization (usually used in China), the most common surnames romanized as Cheng are 程 and 成.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
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Notable People Named Darrel Cheng

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 Darrel Cheng:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Darrel?
The first name Darrel originates from English. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.
When was Darrel most popular?
The name Darrel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cheng?
The surname Cheng originates from Vietnamese. Cheng can be a transcription of one of several Chinese surnames. Since the syllable Cheng represents different sounds in Hanyu pinyin and the Wade–Giles systems of Chinese romanization, some ambiguity will exist as to which sound is represented by the letters "Cheng" if the romanisation and tone is not known. Also within each system of romanisation, each syllable can represent one of several different characters, as with any Chinese syllable. In the pinyin system of romanization (usually used in China), the most common surnames romanized as Cheng are 程 and 成.
What are the origins of the name Darrel Cheng?
The name Darrel Cheng combines two different traditions: the first name Darrel has English roots, while the surname Cheng originates from Vietnamese.
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