Melancon

Melancon Meaning & Origin

About Melancon
The surname Melancon is of French origin and is derived from the word "mélancolie," meaning melancholy or sadness. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a melancholic or pensive disposition. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their introspective nature or who exhibited a certain level of sadness or gloominess. Over time, the surname Melancon has become a common French last name, often found in the regions of Brittany and Normandy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Melancon: 6,496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,360
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melancon 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
MLNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 L AE1 N K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mɪˈlænkən/
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('MLNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melancon in Braille

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

The name Melancon in braille

How to sign the name Melancon using Sign Language

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

The name Melancon in sign language

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