Idol

Idol Meaning & Origin

About Idol
The surname Idol is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "idol," meaning "idol" or "image," suggesting a possible association with idol worship or a person who made or sold religious images. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Idle, which originated from the Old English word "īdel," meaning "empty" or "worthless," and may have been used as a nickname for a lazy or unproductive person. The exact meaning of the surname Idol would depend on its specific historical context and the origins of the individual family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Idol: 766
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30477
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

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ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
I304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Idol in Braille

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

The name Idol in braille

How to sign the name Idol using Sign Language

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

The name Idol in sign language

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