Orphan

Orphan Meaning & Origin

About Orphan
The surname Orphan is derived from the Middle English word "orphan," which originally referred to a child who had lost one or both parents. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who was an orphan or had lost their parents at a young age. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, although it may also have been acquired by individuals who were involved in caring for orphans or had some association with orphanages.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Orphan: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFN
🗽 NYSIIS
OAFFA
🔊 Soundex
O6105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔrfən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orphan in Braille

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

The name Orphan in braille

How to sign the name Orphan using Sign Language

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

The name Orphan in sign language

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