Tear

Tear Meaning & Origin

About Tear
The surname Tear is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it may have derived from the Old English word "tir," meaning "glory" or "honor," and could have been a nickname given to someone who was considered noble or distinguished. Another possibility is that it originated from the Middle English word "tere," meaning "tear" or "rip," and could have been a descriptive surname for someone who was known for tearing or ripping things. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tear: 230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/tɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tear in Braille

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

The name Tear in braille

How to sign the name Tear using Sign Language

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

The name Tear in sign language

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