Tardy

Tardy Meaning & Origin

About Tardy
The surname Tardy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "tardif," meaning "late" or "slow." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was habitually late or slow in their actions or movements. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tardy may have ancestors who were known for their tardiness or may simply bear the name as a result of its historical usage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tardy: 1,823
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,938
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tardy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑrdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tardy in Braille

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

The name Tardy in braille

How to sign the name Tardy using Sign Language

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

The name Tardy in sign language

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