Mentor

Mentor Meaning & Origin

About Mentor
The surname Mentor is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "mentōr," which means "advisor" or "counselor." It is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek mythological character Mentor, who was a trusted friend and advisor to Odysseus in Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey." Over time, the name Mentor has come to symbolize wisdom, guidance, and mentorship, making it a fitting surname for individuals who possess these qualities or have a familial connection to someone who does.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mentor: 913
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N T AO2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛnˌtɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mentor in Braille

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

The name Mentor in braille

How to sign the name Mentor using Sign Language

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

The name Mentor in sign language

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