Pun
Pun Meaning & Origin
About Pun
The surname Pun is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "pan" or "pun," which means "half" or "semi." It is believed that the surname originated from the practice of dividing land equally among sons, resulting in smaller plots of land for each subsequent generation. As a result, the surname Pun came to represent a family that owned or worked on smaller plots of land. Today, individuals with the surname Pun can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in China, Hong Kong, and other Chinese diaspora communities.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pun is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pun: 1,197
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 21,736
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.41
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pun 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 Pun is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pun in Braille
Here's how to represent Pun in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pun using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pun using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
