Ironside

Ironside Meaning & Origin

About Ironside
The surname Ironside is of Old English origin and is derived from the combination of the words "iron" and "side." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their strength, toughness, or resilience, symbolizing a person with a strong and unyielding character. The name Ironside may have been bestowed upon individuals who were blacksmiths or had a connection to ironworking, but it is more commonly associated with a person's physical or mental fortitude.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ironside: 603
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARNST
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I6052030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 ER0 N S AY2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪərnˌsaɪd/
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('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ironside in Braille

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

The name Ironside in braille

How to sign the name Ironside using Sign Language

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

The name Ironside in sign language

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