Slow

Slow Meaning & Origin

About Slow
The surname Slow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "slaw" or "slo," meaning "slow" or "sluggish." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being slow in their movements or thought processes. The surname Slow may have also been used to describe someone with a calm or patient demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slow: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L OW1
🌐 IPA
/sloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slow in Braille

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

The name Slow in braille

How to sign the name Slow using Sign Language

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

The name Slow in sign language

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