Oldershaw

Oldershaw Meaning & Origin

About Oldershaw
The surname Oldershaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "eald," meaning old, and "sceaga," meaning copse or thicket. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with an old copse or thicket. Over time, the surname Oldershaw has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oldershaw: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTRX
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O430620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L D ER0 SH AO2
🌐 IPA
/oldershaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTRX', 'ALTRXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oldershaw in Braille

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

The name Oldershaw in braille

How to sign the name Oldershaw using Sign Language

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

The name Oldershaw in sign language

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