Eeds

Eeds Meaning & Origin

About Eeds
The surname Eeds is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Iomhair," meaning "son of Iomhair." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Iomhair. The name Iomhair itself is believed to have originated from the Old Norse name "Ivarr," meaning "bow warrior" or "archer." Over time, the name Mac Iomhair evolved into various forms, including Eeds, and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eeds: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 D Z
🌐 IPA
/eeds*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eeds in Braille

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

The name Eeds in braille

How to sign the name Eeds using Sign Language

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

The name Eeds in sign language

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