Round
Round Meaning & Origin
About Round
The surname Round is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived by a circular feature in the landscape, such as a round hill or a circular enclosure. Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a person with a round face or a jovial disposition. The name Round may also have derived from the Old English word "rund" meaning "a border" or "a margin," suggesting that it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked on the edges of fields or boundaries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Round is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Round: 1,110
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 23019
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.38
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Round based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Round in Braille
Here's how to represent Round in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Round using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Round using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
