Jordon

Jordon Meaning & Origin

About Jordon
The surname Jordon is of English origin and is derived from the given name Jordan, which itself has Hebrew roots. The name Jordan is derived from the Hebrew word "yarden," meaning "descend" or "flow down." It is believed to refer to the Jordan River, a significant biblical river mentioned in the Old Testament. The surname Jordon is therefore likely to have originally been a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with the Jordan River. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jordon: 4,052
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jordon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AO1 R D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɔrdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTN', 'ARTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jordon in Braille

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

The name Jordon in braille

How to sign the name Jordon using Sign Language

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

The name Jordon in sign language

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