Senn

Senn Meaning & Origin

About Senn
The surname Senn is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "senne," meaning "dweller in the alpine pasture." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to those who lived or worked in the alpine meadows or pastures. The name Senn is commonly found in Switzerland and neighboring regions, and it signifies a connection to the mountainous landscapes and pastoral traditions of the area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Senn: 5,448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,273
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Senn 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 Senn is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/sɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Senn in Braille

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

The name Senn in braille

How to sign the name Senn using Sign Language

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

The name Senn in sign language

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