Councilman

Councilman Meaning & Origin

About Councilman
The surname Councilman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "counseil," meaning advice or counsel, and the Old English word "mann," meaning man. It is believed to have originated as a name for someone who provided counsel or advice to others, possibly indicating a person of wisdom or authority. The surname Councilman suggests a familial connection to individuals who held positions of influence or provided guidance in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Councilman: 397
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05204505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 N S AH0 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊnsəlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Councilman in Braille

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

The name Councilman in braille

How to sign the name Councilman using Sign Language

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

The name Councilman in sign language

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