Warn

Warn Meaning & Origin

About Warn
The surname Warn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wærnan," meaning "to warn" or "to caution." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who served as a lookout or a watchman, responsible for warning others of potential danger or threats. The surname Warn may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being cautious or alert.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Warn: 1,039
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Warn 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
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R N
🌐 IPA
/wɔrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', 'FRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Warn in Braille

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

The name Warn in braille

How to sign the name Warn using Sign Language

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

The name Warn in sign language

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