Threat
Threat Meaning & Origin
About Threat
The surname Threat is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "þreat," meaning threat or menace. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as intimidating or dangerous. The surname Threat may have been given to individuals who possessed a fierce or aggressive demeanor, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was actually harmless.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Threat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Threat: 730
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 31656
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.25
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Threat 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 Threat is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Threat in Braille
Here's how to represent Threat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Threat using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Threat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
