Severe

Severe Meaning & Origin

About Severe
The surname Severe is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "severe," meaning "severe" or "strict." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their stern or serious demeanor. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as being strict in their behavior or who held positions of authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Severe: 1,901
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15409
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 V IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/səˈvɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Severe in Braille

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

The name Severe in braille

How to sign the name Severe using Sign Language

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

The name Severe in sign language

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