Augur

Augur Meaning & Origin

About Augur
The surname Augur is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "augur," which means "a diviner or soothsayer." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was thought to possess the ability to predict the future or interpret omens. The name Augur is therefore associated with the practice of divination and the supernatural.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Augur: 239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Augur in Braille

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

The name Augur in braille

How to sign the name Augur using Sign Language

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

The name Augur in sign language

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