Embody

Embody Meaning & Origin

About Embody
The surname Embody is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "embodi," meaning "to give physical form or shape to." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a sculptor or a carver, indicating their skill in giving physical embodiment to their creations. Over time, the surname Embody has evolved and may also have been adopted as a nickname for someone who had a solid or substantial physical presence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Embody: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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AMPT
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E51030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 M B AA1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ɪmˈbɑdi/
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('AMPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E513

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Embody in Braille

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

The name Embody in braille

How to sign the name Embody using Sign Language

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

The name Embody in sign language

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