Saunier

Saunier Meaning & Origin

About Saunier
The surname Saunier is of French origin and is derived from the word "saunier," meaning "salt worker" or "salt merchant." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of salt. The name likely originated in regions where salt was a valuable commodity, such as the coastal areas of France or regions with salt mines. Over time, individuals with the surname Saunier may have migrated to other countries, leading to its presence in various parts of the world today.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saunier: 775
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,222
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saunier 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
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', 'SNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saunier in Braille

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

The name Saunier in braille

How to sign the name Saunier using Sign Language

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

The name Saunier in sign language

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