Throw
Throw Meaning & Origin
About Throw
The surname Throw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "þrawan," meaning "to twist" or "to turn." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a turner or a person who twisted fibers into thread or yarn. The surname Throw may also have been a nickname for someone who had a tendency to twist or turn things, either physically or metaphorically.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Throw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Throw: 162
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 109258
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Throw 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 Throw is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Throw in Braille
Here's how to represent Throw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Throw using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Throw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
