Ponto

Ponto Meaning & Origin

About Ponto
The surname Ponto is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "punt," meaning "point" or "tip." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pointed or prominent geographical feature. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a sharp or pointed personality trait. The surname Ponto is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ponto: 692
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘nˌtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ponto in Braille

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

The name Ponto in braille

How to sign the name Ponto using Sign Language

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

The name Ponto in sign language

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