Inwards

Inwards Meaning & Origin

About Inwards
The surname Inwards is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "inward," meaning "toward the inside" or "within." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered introspective or reserved in nature. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near an area known as "the inwards," such as an enclosed or secluded place. Overall, the surname Inwards suggests a connection to a person's character or location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Inwards: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I50632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N W ER0 D Z
🌐 IPA
/inwards*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I563

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inwards in Braille

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

The name Inwards in braille

How to sign the name Inwards using Sign Language

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

The name Inwards in sign language

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