Sowry

Sowry Meaning & Origin

About Sowry
The surname Sowry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sorh" meaning "sorrow" or "grief." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was melancholic or prone to sadness. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a mournful or sorrowful demeanor, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was known for their cheerfulness. Over time, the surname Sowry has evolved and is now relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sowry: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/sowry*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sowry in Braille

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

The name Sowry in braille

How to sign the name Sowry using Sign Language

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

The name Sowry in sign language

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