About Speed
The surname Speed is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spēd," meaning "success" or "prosperity." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their quickness or agility, or as a name given to someone who had achieved success or prosperity in their endeavors. The surname Speed may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a rapid or fast-flowing stream.
The surname Speed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speed 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 Speed is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Speed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Speed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.