Idlebird

Idlebird Meaning & Origin

About Idlebird
The surname Idlebird is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "idel," meaning "idle" or "lazy," and "bird," referring to a bird. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Idlebird can be interpreted as "lazy bird" or "idle bird." It is likely that this surname was originally given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as being lazy or inactive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Idlebird: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Idlebird 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

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ATLPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I3401063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 D AH0 L B ER2 D
🌐 IPA
/idlebird*/
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('ATLPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Idlebird in Braille

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

The name Idlebird in braille

How to sign the name Idlebird using Sign Language

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

The name Idlebird in sign language

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