Pont
Pont Meaning & Origin
About Pont
The surname Pont is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "pont," meaning "bridge." As a surname, it likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. It may have also been an occupational name for a bridge keeper or builder. The surname Pont is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pont is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pont: 502
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 43,077
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.17
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pont 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 Pont is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pont in Braille
Here's how to represent Pont in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pont using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pont using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
