Councilor

Councilor Meaning & Origin

About Councilor
The surname Councilor is derived from the Middle English word "counseiler," which referred to a person who provided advice or counsel. It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who held positions of authority or provided guidance in legal or administrative matters. The name Councilor signifies someone who was knowledgeable and respected for their wisdom and ability to offer counsel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Councilor: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0520406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 N S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊnsɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Councilor in Braille

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

The name Councilor in braille

How to sign the name Councilor using Sign Language

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

The name Councilor in sign language

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