Mention

Mention Meaning & Origin

About Mention
The surname Mention is of French origin and is derived from the word "mention," which means "to mention" or "to speak of." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was frequently mentioned or talked about, or possibly for someone who was known for mentioning or discussing important matters. The surname Mention is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mention: 334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNXN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛnʃən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mention in Braille

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

The name Mention in braille

How to sign the name Mention using Sign Language

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

The name Mention in sign language

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