Ponter

Ponter Meaning & Origin

About Ponter
The surname Ponter is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pontier," meaning "bridge builder." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the construction or maintenance of bridges. The name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived near a bridge or had a connection to a bridge-building profession. Over time, the surname Ponter has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ponter: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P05306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ponter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ponter in Braille

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

The name Ponter in braille

How to sign the name Ponter using Sign Language

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

The name Ponter in sign language

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