Thon

Thon Meaning & Origin

About Thon
The surname Thon is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tun," meaning "to do" or "to act." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or industrious. The name Thon may have been given to individuals who were known for their diligence, productivity, or efficiency in their work. Over time, this occupational surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thon: 1,066
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ‘n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thon in Braille

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

The name Thon in braille

How to sign the name Thon using Sign Language

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

The name Thon in sign language

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