Outlaw

Outlaw Meaning & Origin

About Outlaw
The surname Outlaw is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "outlagh," meaning someone who is outside the law or an outlaw. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had been declared an outlaw or lived outside the boundaries of the law. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals whose ancestors were associated with the term "outlaw" in some way.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Outlaw: 8,901
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3991
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.02

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AW1 T L AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈaʊˌtlɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', 'ATLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Outlaw in Braille

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

The name Outlaw in braille

How to sign the name Outlaw using Sign Language

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

The name Outlaw in sign language

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