Notch

Notch Meaning & Origin

About Notch
The surname Notch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "noche," meaning "notch" or "nick." It is believed to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a distinctive notch or nick in the landscape, such as a narrow pass or a gap in a hill. The name may have also been used to describe a person with a distinctive physical feature, such as a notch or nick in their appearance. Overall, the surname Notch likely originated as a descriptive name referring to a geographical or physical characteristic.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Notch: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
NX
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
N0320
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/nษ‘สง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('NX', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Notch in Braille

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

The name Notch in braille

How to sign the name Notch using Sign Language

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

The name Notch in sign language

Numerology