Ngoun

Ngoun Meaning & Origin

About Ngoun
The surname Ngoun is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "ngoun," which means "silver." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with individuals or families who have a historical connection to the silver trade or were involved in professions related to silver. The surname Ngoun may also be found among Cambodian diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ngoun: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKN
🔊 Soundex
N205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/ngoun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ngoun in Braille

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

The name Ngoun in braille

How to sign the name Ngoun using Sign Language

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

The name Ngoun in sign language

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