Pinion

Pinion Meaning & Origin

About Pinion
The surname Pinion is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pinion," meaning "a small wing." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a small or delicate build, or perhaps someone who had a light and graceful way of moving. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pinion: 2,226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,612
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪnjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pinion in Braille

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

The name Pinion in braille

How to sign the name Pinion using Sign Language

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

The name Pinion in sign language

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