Moron

Moron Meaning & Origin

About Moron
The surname Moron is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "morón," which means "fool" or "simpleton" in Spanish. It is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is considered foolish or lacking intelligence. The surname may have been given to individuals as a nickname based on their perceived characteristics or as a way to mock or ridicule them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moron: 1,026
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔˌrɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moron in Braille

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

The name Moron in braille

How to sign the name Moron using Sign Language

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

The name Moron in sign language

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