Powders

Powders Meaning & Origin

About Powders
The surname Powders is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of powders, specifically referring to someone who made or sold medicinal powders or cosmetics. The name is derived from the Middle English word "poudre," meaning "powder," and was likely given to individuals involved in the production or trade of powdered substances during medieval times. Over time, the surname Powders has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Powders: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Powders 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
PTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AW1 D ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaʊdərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Powders in Braille

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

The name Powders in braille

How to sign the name Powders using Sign Language

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

The name Powders in sign language

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