Cauchon

Cauchon Meaning & Origin

About Cauchon
The surname Cauchon is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "cauchon," meaning "pig" or "hog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a pig in appearance or had some association with pigs, such as a pig farmer or someone who worked with pigs. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cauchon: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 CH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cauchon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', 'KKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cauchon in Braille

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

The name Cauchon in braille

How to sign the name Cauchon using Sign Language

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

The name Cauchon in sign language

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