Hands
Hands Meaning & Origin
About Hands
The surname Hands is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hand" which refers to the human hand. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had a skilled or notable hand, such as a craftsman or a surgeon. The name Hands may also have been used as a nickname for someone with particularly large or strong hands. Overall, the surname Hands signifies a connection to manual dexterity or physical attributes related to the hands.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hands is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hands: 1,441
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 18939
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.49
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hands 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 Hands is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hands in Braille
Here's how to represent Hands in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hands using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hands using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
