About Means
The surname Means is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "mΔne," meaning "common" or "average." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be of average or ordinary status. The surname Means may have also originated as a variant of the surname Mains, which referred to someone who lived near a boundary or a main road. Overall, the surname Means signifies an individual of average or common status or someone living near a boundary or main road.
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The surname Means is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Means based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Means in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Means using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.