Chodon

Chodon Meaning & Origin

About Chodon
The surname Chodon is of Tibetan origin and is commonly found among the Tibetan and Bhutanese communities. It is derived from the Tibetan word "chod" which means "to cut" or "to sever." The surname Chodon is often associated with the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Chöd, which involves cutting through ego and attachment to achieve spiritual liberation. Therefore, the surname Chodon may be indicative of a family's historical connection to this spiritual practice or may simply be a name adopted by individuals who admire or follow the teachings of Chöd.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chodon: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH OW1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/chodon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chodon in Braille

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

The name Chodon in braille

How to sign the name Chodon using Sign Language

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

The name Chodon in sign language

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