Phorn

Phorn Meaning & Origin

About Phorn
The surname Phorn is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "phorn," which means "to be born" or "to give birth." It is a patronymic surname, typically used to indicate the lineage or family name of an individual. The surname Phorn signifies the connection to one's ancestors and the act of being born into a particular family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phorn: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R N
🌐 IPA
/phorn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phorn in Braille

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

The name Phorn in braille

How to sign the name Phorn using Sign Language

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

The name Phorn in sign language

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