Ament

Ament Meaning & Origin

About Ament
The surname Ament is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ament," meaning "hermit" or "recluse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived a solitary or secluded life. The name may have been given to individuals who were hermits or had a reclusive nature. Over time, the surname Ament has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ament: 2,330
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ament 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 Ament is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
AMNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
AN
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
A5053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M IH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆรฆmษชnt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A553

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ament in Braille

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

The name Ament in braille

How to sign the name Ament using Sign Language

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

The name Ament in sign language

Numerology