Mordaunt

Mordaunt Meaning & Origin

About Mordaunt
The surname Mordaunt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mordant," meaning "biting" or "sharp." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a biting or sarcastic personality. Over time, the surname Mordaunt has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name. Today, individuals with the surname Mordaunt can be found across the world, often with diverse backgrounds and histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mordaunt: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mordaunt 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
MRTNT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M063053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R D AW2 N T
🌐 IPA
/mordaunt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mordaunt in Braille

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

The name Mordaunt in braille

How to sign the name Mordaunt using Sign Language

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

The name Mordaunt in sign language

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