Pontius
Pontius Meaning & Origin
About Pontius
The surname Pontius is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman personal name Pontius, which itself is derived from the Latin word "pons" meaning "bridge." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pontius can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions influenced by Roman culture and Latin languages.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pontius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pontius: 2,305
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13,246
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.78
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pontius 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 Pontius is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pontius in Braille
Here's how to represent Pontius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pontius using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pontius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
