Pass

Pass Meaning & Origin

About Pass
The surname Pass is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a mountain pass or a narrow passage, derived from the Middle English word "passe." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone who was known for being quick or agile, derived from the Old French word "passe," meaning "fast" or "quick." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Pash, which is derived from the Hebrew name Pesach, meaning "Passover."

šŸŒ Origin
šŸ“ Surname Length
šŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
šŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pass: 4,583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

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

Pronunciation

šŸ“‡ Metaphone
PS
šŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
šŸ”Š Soundex
P020
šŸŽµ Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 S
šŸŒ IPA
/pƦs/
šŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
šŸˆÆ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pass in Braille

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

The name Pass in braille

How to sign the name Pass using Sign Language

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

The name Pass in sign language

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