Hurdle
Hurdle Meaning & Origin
About Hurdle
The surname Hurdle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hurdle," which referred to a portable fence made of interwoven branches or twigs. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or used hurdles. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was agile or nimble, likening them to someone who could easily jump over hurdles. Overall, the surname Hurdle is associated with the occupation of hurdle-making or with a characteristic of agility or nimbleness.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hurdle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hurdle: 2,497
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12440
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.85
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hurdle 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hurdle in Braille
Here's how to represent Hurdle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hurdle using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hurdle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
