Ponders

Ponders Meaning & Origin

About Ponders
The surname Ponders is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ponderen," meaning to weigh or consider. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a weigher or a person who weighed goods. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their thoughtful or contemplative nature. Overall, the surname Ponders signifies someone associated with weighing or considering, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ponders: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P053062
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N D ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘ndΙ™rz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ponders in Braille

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

The name Ponders in braille

How to sign the name Ponders using Sign Language

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

The name Ponders in sign language

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