Sullen

Sullen Meaning & Origin

About Sullen
The surname Sullen is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sullen," meaning "gloomy" or "morose." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone with a melancholic or moody disposition. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sullen may have ancestors who were known for their somber or brooding nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sullen: 401
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51830
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sullen 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
SLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsələn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sullen in Braille

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

The name Sullen in braille

How to sign the name Sullen using Sign Language

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

The name Sullen in sign language

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