Givings

Givings Meaning & Origin

About Givings
The surname Givings is derived from the Middle English word "given," which means "to give." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was generous or known for giving. The name may have been given to individuals who were charitable or who held positions involving the distribution of goods or money. Overall, the surname Givings signifies a person who was known for their generosity or involvement in acts of giving.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Givings: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Givings 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
JFNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 V IH0 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/givings*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFNKS', 'KFNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Givings in Braille

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

The name Givings in braille

How to sign the name Givings using Sign Language

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

The name Givings in sign language

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