Awkward

Awkward Meaning & Origin

About Awkward
The surname Awkward is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "awkeward," meaning "turned the wrong way" or "crooked." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was physically or socially clumsy or awkward. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, the surname Awkward is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Awkward: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 K W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔkwərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Awkward in Braille

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

The name Awkward in braille

How to sign the name Awkward using Sign Language

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

The name Awkward in sign language

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