Ensign

Ensign Meaning & Origin

About Ensign
The surname Ensign is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "enseigne," meaning "sign" or "banner," and was likely an occupational name for someone who carried or displayed a banner or flag. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or carried themselves in a distinguished manner, as an ensign is also a military rank. Overall, the surname Ensign is associated with the idea of leadership, authority, or heraldry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ensign: 2,564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,153
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E52025
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛnsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSN', 'ANSKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ensign in Braille

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

The name Ensign in braille

How to sign the name Ensign using Sign Language

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

The name Ensign in sign language

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