Partridge

Partridge Meaning & Origin

About Partridge
The surname Partridge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "partrich," which refers to the bird known as the partridge. The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being a skilled hunter or having a pleasant voice. Over time, the surname Partridge became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Partridge: 9,909
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,589
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06360320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R T R AH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑrtrɪʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Partridge in Braille

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

The name Partridge in braille

How to sign the name Partridge using Sign Language

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

The name Partridge in sign language

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