Reason

Reason Meaning & Origin

About Reason
The surname Reason is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "resoun," meaning "reason" or "rationality." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their logical thinking or sound judgment. The name Reason signifies a person who possesses intellectual abilities or is known for their logical reasoning skills.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reason: 2,522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12328
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reason 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrizΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reason in Braille

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

The name Reason in braille

How to sign the name Reason using Sign Language

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

The name Reason in sign language

Numerology