Pordon

Pordon Meaning & Origin

About Pordon
The surname Pordon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "porian," meaning "to look closely or examine." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a watchman or a lookout. The name may have also been given to someone who had a keen eye or was known for being observant. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Pordon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pordon: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pordon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/pordon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pordon in Braille

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

The name Pordon in braille

How to sign the name Pordon using Sign Language

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

The name Pordon in sign language

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