Congress
Congress Meaning & Origin
About Congress
The surname Congress is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "congresse," meaning a gathering or assembly. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked in or was associated with a place where meetings or gatherings took place, such as a town hall or a church. The name Congress may also have been given to someone who was involved in organizing or participating in meetings or assemblies.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Congress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Congress: 246
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 77788
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Congress 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 Congress is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Congress in Braille
Here's how to represent Congress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Congress using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Congress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
