Hoyd

Hoyd Meaning & Origin

About Hoyd
The surname Hoyd is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hut," meaning "hat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold hats. The name may have been given to a hatter or milliner, or it could have been used to describe someone who frequently wore distinctive hats. Over time, the surname Hoyd has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoyd: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OY1 D
🌐 IPA
/hoyd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoyd in Braille

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

The name Hoyd in braille

How to sign the name Hoyd using Sign Language

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

The name Hoyd in sign language

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