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.
The surname Old is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Old in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.