Companion

Companion Meaning & Origin

About Companion
The surname Companion is derived from the Middle English word "compaignon," which means "companion" or "friend." It was originally used to denote a person who was a close associate or a trusted friend. The name may have been given to someone who was a loyal companion or a constant companion to another individual. Over time, the surname Companion has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Companion: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0510505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 M P AE1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kəmˈpænjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Companion in Braille

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

The name Companion in braille

How to sign the name Companion using Sign Language

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

The name Companion in sign language

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