About Anguish
The surname Anguish is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "angwisch," meaning "anxiety" or "distress." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was prone to worry or experienced a great deal of emotional turmoil. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with anxiety or distress, or it could have been used ironically to describe someone who was calm and composed despite their name.
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The surname Anguish is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anguish 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 Anguish is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Anguish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Anguish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.