Pinder

Pinder Meaning & Origin

About Pinder
The surname Pinder is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "pindere," which referred to a person who was responsible for impounding stray animals. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old English word "pyndan," meaning "to enclose" or "to dam up," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a dam builder or a person who lived near a dam or pond. Overall, the surname Pinder is associated with occupations related to animal control or water management.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pinder: 4,151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,968
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pinder 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaΙͺndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pinder in Braille

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

The name Pinder in braille

How to sign the name Pinder using Sign Language

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

The name Pinder in sign language

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