Memon

Memon Meaning & Origin

About Memon
The surname Memon is of Arabic origin and is primarily found among the Muslim community in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Sindh. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mumin," meaning "believer" or "faithful." Memon is often used as a surname by individuals who belong to the Memon community, which is known for its business and trading background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Memon: 1,528
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/memon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Memon in Braille

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

The name Memon in braille

How to sign the name Memon using Sign Language

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

The name Memon in sign language

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