Sorrows

Sorrows Meaning & Origin

About Sorrows
The surname Sorrows is derived from the Middle English word "sorwe," meaning "sorrow" or "grief." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who was known for their melancholic or sorrowful disposition. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone who had experienced a significant loss or hardship in their life. The surname Sorrows thus serves as a reminder of the emotional or personal struggles that an individual or their ancestors may have faced.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorrows: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 R OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙ‘roʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorrows in Braille

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

The name Sorrows in braille

How to sign the name Sorrows using Sign Language

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

The name Sorrows in sign language

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