Southard

Southard Meaning & Origin

About Southard
The surname Southard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "sūð" meaning "south" and "weard" meaning "guardian" or "protector." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Southard can be interpreted as "south guardian" or "protector of the south." It likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in or was associated with a place situated to the south. Over time, the surname Southard has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Southard: 8,808
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,035
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S0RT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S03063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AW1 TH ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaʊθərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S0RT', 'STRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Southard in Braille

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

The name Southard in braille

How to sign the name Southard using Sign Language

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

The name Southard in sign language

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