Contractor

Contractor Meaning & Origin

About Contractor
The surname Contractor is of occupational origin and is derived from the Middle English word "contractour," which referred to someone who made contracts or agreements. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as contractors or negotiators, particularly in the construction industry. Over time, the name Contractor became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing a family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Contractor: 542
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTRKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C053602306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N T R AE2 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑnˌtræktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTRKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Contractor in Braille

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

The name Contractor in braille

How to sign the name Contractor using Sign Language

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

The name Contractor in sign language

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