Description:
CHANACHANEE is a Native American surname. It is derived from the Choctaw word 'chanachanee' meaning 'little water.' The name may have originated with the Choctaw people, who lived in the southeastern United States. The surname may be found among the Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole people. It may also be found among the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the Cherokee Nation, and the Chickasaw Nation. The Chanechanee surname may also be found among other Native American peoples, such as the Apache, Kiowa, and Sioux.