Polar

Polar Meaning & Origin

About Polar
The surname Polar is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "polar," meaning "pole" or "end." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked at the poles or extremities of a place, such as the outskirts of a town or the boundaries of a region. The surname Polar may also have been given to individuals who exhibited characteristics associated with the concept of polar opposites, such as extreme behavior or contrasting personality traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polar: 275
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polar in Braille

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

The name Polar in braille

How to sign the name Polar using Sign Language

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

The name Polar in sign language

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