Cen

Cen Meaning & Origin

About Cen
The surname Cen is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "to weigh" or "to measure," which suggests a connection to the profession of weighing or measuring goods. Another possible meaning is "to store" or "to save," indicating a connection to the act of preserving or storing items. The exact meaning of the surname Cen can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used and the regional variations within China.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cen: 1,239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/cen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cen in Braille

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

The name Cen in braille

How to sign the name Cen using Sign Language

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

The name Cen in sign language

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