Ton

Ton Meaning & Origin

About Ton
The surname Ton is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One possible meaning is "price" or "value," suggesting that the surname may have originated from individuals involved in trade or commerce. Another possible meaning is "smooth" or "gentle," indicating that the surname could have been given to individuals with a calm or gentle demeanor. As with many surnames, the exact meaning can vary depending on the region and family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ton: 4,667
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,167
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/tən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ton in Braille

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

The name Ton in braille

How to sign the name Ton using Sign Language

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

The name Ton in sign language

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