About Pinch
The surname Pinch is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a pointed hill or a sharp bend in a river, derived from the Middle English word "pinche." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a thin or narrow person, derived from the Old English word "pinca," meaning "finch" or "small bird." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Pinchard, which is derived from the Old French word "pinchon," meaning "young bird." Overall, the surname Pinch is likely to have originated from various descriptive or topographic sources.
The surname Pinch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pinch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pinch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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