Constable

Constable Meaning & Origin

About Constable
The surname Constable is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "constable," which referred to a high-ranking officer in charge of maintaining law and order in a particular area. The name was originally occupational, given to someone who held the position of constable or who worked in a constable's household. Over time, the surname Constable became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with law enforcement or military service.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Constable: 3,125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,310
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNSTPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C05230140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N S T AH0 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘nstΙ™bΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNSTPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Constable in Braille

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

The name Constable in braille

How to sign the name Constable using Sign Language

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

The name Constable in sign language

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