Earnest

Earnest Meaning & Origin

About Earnest
The surname Earnest is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Ernust," meaning "serious" or "earnest." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their serious and sincere nature. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, often representing individuals who are diligent, sincere, and committed in their endeavors.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Earnest: 7,968
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E065023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ™rnΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Earnest in Braille

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

The name Earnest in braille

How to sign the name Earnest using Sign Language

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

The name Earnest in sign language

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