About Childs
The surname Childs is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "child," meaning a young person or offspring. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was youthful or had a childlike appearance or demeanor. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name Childs signifies a family's association with youthfulness or may have been given to someone who had many children.
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The surname Childs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Childs 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 Childs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Childs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Childs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.