Handshy

Handshy Meaning & Origin

About Handshy
The surname Handshy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hant" meaning "hand" and the word "scheu" meaning "shy" or "timid." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Handshy can be interpreted as "timid hand" or "shy hand." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for being reserved or hesitant in their actions or interactions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handshy: 225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Handshy 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
HNTX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/handshy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handshy in Braille

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

The name Handshy in braille

How to sign the name Handshy using Sign Language

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

The name Handshy in sign language

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