Patches

Patches Meaning & Origin

About Patches
The surname Patches is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pæcc," meaning a patch or piece of cloth. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who repaired or sewed patches onto clothing. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Patches may have had ancestors who were skilled tailors or menders.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Patches: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 CH AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpæʧɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Patches in Braille

The image below is how to represent Patches in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Patches in braille

How to sign the name Patches using Sign Language

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

The name Patches in sign language

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