Ponson

Ponson Meaning & Origin

About Ponson
The surname Ponson is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pont" meaning "bridge." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent bridge or worked as a bridge builder or toll collector. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Pons, Ponce, and Ponton.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ponson: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ponson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ponson in Braille

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

The name Ponson in braille

How to sign the name Ponson using Sign Language

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

The name Ponson in sign language

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