Smolder

Smolder Meaning & Origin

About Smolder
The surname Smolder is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "smolder," meaning to burn or smolder slowly. It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who lived near a smoldering fire or had a smoldering personality. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with fire or in a smoky environment. Overall, the surname Smolder suggests a connection to fire or a fiery temperament.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smolder: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S504306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M OW1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmoʊldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLTR', 'XMLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S543

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smolder in Braille

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

The name Smolder in braille

How to sign the name Smolder using Sign Language

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

The name Smolder in sign language

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