Gendron

Gendron Meaning & Origin

About Gendron
The surname Gendron is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gendre," meaning "son-in-law." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered to be a good son-in-law or had qualities associated with being a son-in-law. Over time, the name Gendron became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gendron can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gendron: 4,537
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JNTRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G053605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N D R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ€Ι›ndrΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JNTRN', 'KNTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gendron in Braille

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

The name Gendron in braille

How to sign the name Gendron using Sign Language

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

The name Gendron in sign language

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