Nelon

Nelon Meaning & Origin

About Nelon
The surname Nelon is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Nel, a diminutive of the name Eleanor. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a son or descendant of Nel. The name Nel itself is derived from the Greek name Helenē, meaning "light" or "torch." Over time, the surname Nelon has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nelon: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NLN
🔊 Soundex
N0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nelon in Braille

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

The name Nelon in braille

How to sign the name Nelon using Sign Language

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

The name Nelon in sign language

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