Old

Old Meaning & Origin

About Old
The surname Old is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "old," meaning "aged" or "elderly." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered old or wise. The surname Old may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with age, such as wisdom, experience, or maturity. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Old: 1,035
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L D
🌐 IPA
/oʊld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Old in Braille

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

The name Old in braille

How to sign the name Old using Sign Language

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

The name Old in sign language

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