Speedy

Speedy Meaning & Origin

About Speedy
The surname Speedy is derived from the Middle English word "spede," meaning success or prosperity. It is likely an occupational name given to someone who was successful or prosperous in their endeavors. The name Speedy may have also been a nickname for someone who was quick or agile. Overall, the surname Speedy suggests a connection to success, prosperity, or swiftness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speedy: 574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspiˌdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speedy in Braille

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

The name Speedy in braille

How to sign the name Speedy using Sign Language

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

The name Speedy in sign language

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