Moraine

Moraine Meaning & Origin

About Moraine
The surname Moraine is of French origin and is derived from the word "moraine," which refers to a geological formation created by the accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier. As a surname, Moraine likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a moraine, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with or on moraines. The surname Moraine is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moraine: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™reΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moraine in Braille

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

The name Moraine in braille

How to sign the name Moraine using Sign Language

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

The name Moraine in sign language

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