Commander

Commander Meaning & Origin

About Commander
The surname Commander is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "comander," which means "a leader" or "one who commands." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership, such as military commanders or those in charge of a particular organization or group. The name Commander signifies someone who is respected and influential in their field of expertise.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Commander: 1,469
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,703
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KMNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0505306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 M AE1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™ΛˆmΓ¦ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KMNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C553

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Commander in Braille

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

The name Commander in braille

How to sign the name Commander using Sign Language

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

The name Commander in sign language

Numerology