Mothershead

Mothershead Meaning & Origin

About Mothershead
The surname Mothershead is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mōdor" meaning "mother" and "heafod" meaning "head." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or important position within their community, possibly as a leader or authority figure. The surname Mothershead signifies a familial connection to a respected or influential motherly figure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mothershead: 547
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40082
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0RXT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0306203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 DH ER0 Z HH EH2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈməðərzˌhɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0RXT', 'MTRXT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mothershead in Braille

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

The name Mothershead in braille

How to sign the name Mothershead using Sign Language

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

The name Mothershead in sign language

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