Certain

Certain Meaning & Origin

About Certain
The surname Certain is of French origin and is derived from the word "certes," meaning "certain" or "sure." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being reliable, trustworthy, or steadfast. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a certain level of certainty or assurance in their actions or character. Over time, the surname Certain became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Certain: 939
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,086
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsərtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Certain in Braille

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

The name Certain in braille

How to sign the name Certain using Sign Language

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

The name Certain in sign language

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