Clown

Clown Meaning & Origin

About Clown
The surname Clown is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clowne," which referred to a rustic or peasant. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a clown or fool, such as being comical or entertaining. Over time, the surname Clown may have been adopted by individuals who worked as jesters or performers, further reinforcing the association with the profession. Today, the surname Clown is relatively rare and is primarily found in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clown: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/klaʊn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clown in Braille

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

The name Clown in braille

How to sign the name Clown using Sign Language

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

The name Clown in sign language

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