Cloyed

Cloyed Meaning & Origin

About Cloyed
The surname Cloyed is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cloed," meaning "clod" or "lump of earth." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was either clumsy or had a heavy or awkward gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cloyed are likely to have ancestors who were known for their physical characteristics or mannerisms.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cloyed: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloyed based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OY1 D
🌐 IPA
/cloyed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cloyed in Braille

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

The name Cloyed in braille

How to sign the name Cloyed using Sign Language

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

The name Cloyed in sign language

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