Clyde

Clyde Meaning & Origin

About Clyde
The surname Clyde is of Scottish origin and is derived from the River Clyde, which flows through the city of Glasgow. The name Clyde is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "Cluaidh," meaning "cleansing" or "washing." It likely referred to the river's role as a water source and its importance in the region's economy and transportation. As a surname, Clyde is often associated with individuals or families who lived near or had a connection to the River Clyde in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clyde: 3,658
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,950
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C4030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 D
🌐 IPA
/klaΙͺd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clyde in Braille

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

The name Clyde in braille

How to sign the name Clyde using Sign Language

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

The name Clyde in sign language

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