Pontious

Pontious Meaning & Origin

About Pontious
The surname Pontious is of French origin and is derived from the Latin personal name Pontius, meaning "bridge." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a bridge, such as being reliable, strong, or connecting people. Over time, the surname Pontious has evolved and spread to various regions, including France, Germany, and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pontious: 1,257
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P05302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 N SH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊnʃɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pontious in Braille

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

The name Pontious in braille

How to sign the name Pontious using Sign Language

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

The name Pontious in sign language

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