Cation

Cation Meaning & Origin

About Cation
The surname Cation is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaiton," meaning "kitten." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a playful or mischievous nature, similar to that of a kitten. Over time, the name Cation became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cation: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cation*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cation in Braille

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

The name Cation in braille

How to sign the name Cation using Sign Language

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

The name Cation in sign language

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