Cinnamon

Cinnamon Meaning & Origin

About Cinnamon
The surname Cinnamon is derived from the Old French word "cinnamone," which refers to the spice cinnamon. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or had a strong association with cinnamon. The name may have been given to spice traders, merchants, or individuals who had a particular affinity for the spice. Over time, the surname Cinnamon became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cinnamon: 884
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,331
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C050505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 N AH0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪnəmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C555

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cinnamon in Braille

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

The name Cinnamon in braille

How to sign the name Cinnamon using Sign Language

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

The name Cinnamon in sign language

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