Tosh

Tosh Meaning & Origin

About Tosh
The surname Tosh is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "tosach," meaning "beginning" or "chief." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived or worked at the beginning of a settlement or held a prominent position within a community. Over time, the surname Tosh has evolved and spread beyond Scotland, becoming a relatively uncommon but recognizable surname in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tosh: 2,143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TX
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/tɑʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tosh in Braille

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

The name Tosh in braille

How to sign the name Tosh using Sign Language

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

The name Tosh in sign language

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