Orion

Orion Meaning & Origin

About Orion
The surname Orion is derived from the ancient Greek mythological figure Orion, who was a mighty hunter. The name Orion is believed to have originated from the Greek word "Ὠρίων" (Orion), meaning "rising in the sky" or "dawning." As a surname, Orion may have been given to individuals who were associated with hunting or had a connection to the constellation Orion, which holds great significance in various cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Orion: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 R AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ɔˈraɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orion in Braille

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

The name Orion in braille

How to sign the name Orion using Sign Language

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

The name Orion in sign language

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