Query

Query Meaning & Origin

About Query
The surname Query is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cairdsear," meaning a maker or repairer of shoes. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as shoemakers or cobblers in ancient Scotland. Over time, the name evolved into Query and has been passed down through generations, representing the ancestral occupation of shoe-making.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Query: 1,038
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
QGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Q060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W IY1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/kˈwiri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Query in Braille

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

The name Query in braille

How to sign the name Query using Sign Language

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

The name Query in sign language

Numerology