Soledad

Soledad Meaning & Origin

About Soledad
The surname Soledad is of Spanish origin and derives from the Spanish word "soledad," meaning "solitude" or "loneliness." It is a surname often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically the title "Nuestra Señora de la Soledad" (Our Lady of Solitude), which refers to her sorrow and solitude during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The surname Soledad may have been given to individuals who lived in a place named Soledad or who had a connection to the concept of solitude.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soledad: 727
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Soledad 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
SLTT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 L D AE2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊlˌdæd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S433

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soledad in Braille

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

The name Soledad in braille

How to sign the name Soledad using Sign Language

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

The name Soledad in sign language

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