Embry

Embry Meaning & Origin

About Embry
The surname Embry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "embry," meaning "a young bird." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a bird-like appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Embry became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Embry: 8,675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,092
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.94

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
E5160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 M B R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ›mbri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Embry in Braille

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

The name Embry in braille

How to sign the name Embry using Sign Language

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

The name Embry in sign language

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