Thing

Thing Meaning & Origin

About Thing
The surname Thing is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old Norse word "þing," meaning assembly or meeting, suggesting that the name was given to someone who participated in or organized such gatherings. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Thynne, which originated from the Old English word "þynn," meaning thin, and may have been used to describe a person of slender build. The exact meaning of the surname Thing may vary depending on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thing: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0NK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/θɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0NK', 'TNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thing in Braille

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

The name Thing in braille

How to sign the name Thing using Sign Language

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

The name Thing in sign language

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