Ernest

Ernest Meaning & Origin

About Ernest
The surname Ernest is derived from the Germanic personal name "Ernest," which means "serious" or "earnest." It was a name given to individuals who were known for their seriousness, determination, or sincerity. The name has its roots in Old High German and was later adopted by other European languages. Over time, it became a popular surname, and individuals with the surname Ernest can be found in various parts of the world.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ernest: 4,745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,053
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.61

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E65023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ™rnΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ernest in Braille

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

The name Ernest in braille

How to sign the name Ernest using Sign Language

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

The name Ernest in sign language

Numerology