Hoon

Hoon Meaning & Origin

About Hoon
The surname Hoon is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "hun" or "hoon," which means "phoenix." The phoenix is a mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, immortality, and transformation in Korean culture. Therefore, the surname Hoon is often associated with qualities such as resilience, strength, and renewal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoon: 979
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,295
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/hun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoon in Braille

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

The name Hoon in braille

How to sign the name Hoon using Sign Language

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

The name Hoon in sign language

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