Morphew

Morphew Meaning & Origin

About Morphew
The surname Morphew is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "morþ" meaning "murder" or "homicide." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name given to someone involved in the administration of justice, such as a judge or an executioner. The surname may also have been used to describe someone who had committed a serious crime or had a reputation for violence. Overall, the surname Morphew suggests a connection to the legal or judicial system in medieval England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morphew: 1,376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAFFA
🔊 Soundex
M0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R F Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrfju/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRF', 'MRFF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morphew in Braille

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

The name Morphew in braille

How to sign the name Morphew using Sign Language

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

The name Morphew in sign language

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