About Sojourner
The surname Sojourner is derived from the English word "sojourn," which means a temporary stay or visit. As a surname, Sojourner likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a traveler or a visitor, or it could have been given to someone who had a reputation for frequently moving from place to place. The name Sojourner signifies a person who is constantly on the move or has a transient nature.
The surname Sojourner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sojourner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sojourner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sojourner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.