Ponder

Ponder Meaning & Origin

About Ponder
The surname Ponder is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ponderen," meaning "to weigh" or "to consider." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thoughtful or deliberate in their actions. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a weigher or a person who assessed the value of goods. Overall, the surname Ponder signifies someone who is thoughtful, contemplative, or involved in weighing or assessing.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ponder: 11,764
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.99

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ponder in Braille

The image below is how to represent Ponder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ponder in braille

How to sign the name Ponder using Sign Language

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

The name Ponder in sign language

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