Alcon

Alcon Meaning & Origin

About Alcon
The surname Alcon is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "halcón," meaning "falcon" in English. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a falcon, such as being swift, agile, or having keen eyesight. The surname Alcon may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a noble and courageous demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alcon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Alcon: 978
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alcon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alcon is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L K AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/əlˈkɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alcon in Braille

Here's how to represent Alcon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alcon in braille

How to sign the name Alcon using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Alcon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alcon in sign language

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