Arrowsmith

Arrowsmith Meaning & Origin

About Arrowsmith
The surname Arrowsmith is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English term "arwesmyth," which means "arrow maker" or "bowyer." The name was given to individuals who were skilled in crafting arrows and bows, which were essential weapons during medieval times. The surname Arrowsmith thus signifies an ancestral connection to the profession of arrow making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arrowsmith: 1,098
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,222
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSM0
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A6025030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 R OW0 S M IH2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛroʊsˌmɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSM0', 'ARSMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arrowsmith in Braille

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

The name Arrowsmith in braille

How to sign the name Arrowsmith using Sign Language

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

The name Arrowsmith in sign language

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