Jerden

Jerden Meaning & Origin

About Jerden
The surname Jerden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Jordan, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yarden meaning "to flow down" or "descend." It is believed to have been used as a given name for someone who lived near the Jordan River or as a baptismal name for someone who was baptized in its waters. Over time, the surname Jerden evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jerden: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤərdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTN', 'ARTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jerden in Braille

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

The name Jerden in braille

How to sign the name Jerden using Sign Language

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

The name Jerden in sign language

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