Ambush

Ambush Meaning & Origin

About Ambush
The surname Ambush is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ambush," which means to lie in wait or to set a trap. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in ambush tactics or had a secretive or cunning nature. The surname Ambush signifies a person who may have been involved in military or strategic activities, or someone who possessed a clever and deceptive personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ambush: 380
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMPX
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A51020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B UH2 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmˌbʊʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ambush in Braille

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

The name Ambush in braille

How to sign the name Ambush using Sign Language

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

The name Ambush in sign language

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