Imperial

Imperial Meaning & Origin

About Imperial
The surname Imperial is derived from the Latin word "imperialis," meaning "of or belonging to an emperor." It is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, often associated with families who were granted noble titles or held positions of authority during the time of the Spanish and Portuguese empires. The surname Imperial signifies a connection to royalty, power, or high social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Imperial: 1,576
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17775
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

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AMPRL
🗽 NYSIIS
IANA
🔊 Soundex
I510604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 M P IH1 R IY0 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imperial in Braille

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

The name Imperial in braille

How to sign the name Imperial using Sign Language

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

The name Imperial in sign language

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