Ivory

Ivory Meaning & Origin

About Ivory
The surname Ivory is of English origin and is derived from the word "ivory," which refers to the hard, creamy-white substance found in the tusks of elephants and other animals. As a surname, Ivory likely originated as a nickname for someone with a pale or ivory-like complexion or hair color. It may have also been given to individuals who worked with or traded ivory, such as carvers or merchants. The surname Ivory is relatively rare and is found predominantly in English-speaking countries.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ivory: 7,201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4893
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I1060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 V ER0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈaΙͺvΙ™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ivory in Braille

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

The name Ivory in braille

How to sign the name Ivory using Sign Language

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

The name Ivory in sign language

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