Mailman

Mailman Meaning & Origin

About Mailman
The surname Mailman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "male" meaning bag or wallet, and "man" indicating a person. It was originally given to individuals who worked as messengers or carriers of mail, delivering letters and packages. The surname Mailman signifies an ancestral connection to the profession of a mail carrier.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mailman: 488
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M04505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 L M AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺlˌmΓ¦n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mailman in Braille

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

The name Mailman in braille

How to sign the name Mailman using Sign Language

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

The name Mailman in sign language

Numerology