About Pomerance
The surname Pomerance is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "pomerants," meaning "pomegranate." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the cultivation or trade of pomegranates. The name Pomerance may also have been given to individuals who lived near pomegranate trees or had some association with the fruit.
The surname Pomerance is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pomerance 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 Pomerance is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pomerance in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pomerance using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.