Rowdy

Rowdy Meaning & Origin

About Rowdy
The surname Rowdy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rudig," meaning "rough" or "boisterous." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed rowdy or unruly behavior. The name may have been used to distinguish such individuals within a community or to serve as a nickname. Over time, the surname Rowdy has become less common, but it still carries the connotation of a lively or spirited personality.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rowdy: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈraʊdi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rowdy in Braille

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

The name Rowdy in braille

How to sign the name Rowdy using Sign Language

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

The name Rowdy in sign language

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