Congdon

Congdon Meaning & Origin

About Congdon
The surname Congdon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cungod," meaning "bold in counsel." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Congdon. Over time, the surname has evolved and become more widely used, with variations such as Congden and Congdon appearing. Today, individuals with the surname Congdon can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Congdon: 3,910
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C052305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 NG D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑŋdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Congdon in Braille

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

The name Congdon in braille

How to sign the name Congdon using Sign Language

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

The name Congdon in sign language

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