Thrower

Thrower Meaning & Origin

About Thrower
The surname Thrower is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "throwere," which means "one who throws." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who excelled in throwing objects, such as a javelin or a ball. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Thrower can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thrower: 4,938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,828
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0RR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH R OW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈroΚŠΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0RR', 'TRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thrower in Braille

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

The name Thrower in braille

How to sign the name Thrower using Sign Language

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

The name Thrower in sign language

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