Flounders

Flounders Meaning & Origin

About Flounders
The surname Flounders is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "flounder," which refers to a type of fish. It is believed that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled a flounder in some way, either in physical appearance or perhaps in their mannerisms. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flounders: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLNTRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F4053062
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AW1 N D ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈflaʊndΙ™rz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLNTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flounders in Braille

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

The name Flounders in braille

How to sign the name Flounders using Sign Language

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

The name Flounders in sign language

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