Toward
Toward Meaning & Origin
About Toward
The surname Toward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "towweard," meaning "coming, approaching, or future." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was always looking ahead or had a forward-thinking nature. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a road or path leading to a particular destination. Overall, the surname Toward signifies a sense of anticipation or progress.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Toward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Toward: 192
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 95115
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.07
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Toward 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 Toward is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Toward in Braille
Here's how to represent Toward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Toward using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Toward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
