Eldon

Eldon Meaning & Origin

About Eldon
The surname Eldon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfwine," which means "elf friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Aelfwine. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Eldon. The surname Eldon suggests a connection to the ancient English culture and the belief in the existence of elves, emphasizing a friendly relationship with these mythical creatures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eldon: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L D AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ɪlˈdɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eldon in Braille

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

The name Eldon in braille

How to sign the name Eldon using Sign Language

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

The name Eldon in sign language

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