Colander

Colander Meaning & Origin

About Colander
The surname Colander is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kolander," which refers to a type of sieve or strainer used in cooking. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or used colanders. It may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with colanders, such as a market or a workshop. Overall, the surname Colander is associated with the culinary profession and its origins can be traced back to Germany.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Colander: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0405306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘lΙ™ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colander in Braille

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

The name Colander in braille

How to sign the name Colander using Sign Language

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

The name Colander in sign language

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