Handsome

Handsome Meaning & Origin

About Handsome
The surname Handsome is derived from the Middle English word "handsom," meaning "easy to handle" or "convenient." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was skillful or adept, particularly in a physical sense. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, the surname Handsome is relatively rare and can be found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handsome: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNTSM
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H0532050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈhænsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handsome in Braille

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

The name Handsome in braille

How to sign the name Handsome using Sign Language

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

The name Handsome in sign language

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