About Southern
The surname Southern is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "southerne," meaning someone who came from the south. It was originally used to denote individuals who hailed from the southern regions of England. The name may have also been given to people who migrated from the south to settle in other areas. Over time, the surname Southern has spread beyond England and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Southern is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Southern 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 Southern is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Southern in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Southern using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.