Arcand

Arcand Meaning & Origin

About Arcand
The surname Arcand is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "arcand," meaning "archer" or "bowman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was skilled in archery or worked as an archer. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a bow-shaped physical feature or displayed characteristics associated with archery, such as agility or precision. Overall, the surname Arcand signifies a connection to the profession or qualities related to archery.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arcand: 1,273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARKNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A62053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R K AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘rkΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARKNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arcand in Braille

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

The name Arcand in braille

How to sign the name Arcand using Sign Language

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

The name Arcand in sign language

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