Pardon

Pardon Meaning & Origin

About Pardon
The surname Pardon is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pardun," meaning "forgiveness" or "pardon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being forgiving or merciful. The surname Pardon may have also been given to someone who sought forgiveness or had been granted a pardon for a wrongdoing. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pardon: 1,253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pardon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑrdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pardon in Braille

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

The name Pardon in braille

How to sign the name Pardon using Sign Language

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

The name Pardon in sign language

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