Towbin

Towbin Meaning & Origin

About Towbin
The surname Towbin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "tov," meaning "good" or "kind." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a butcher or a ritual slaughterer. The name Towbin signifies a person who was known for their kindness or goodness, reflecting their occupation and character.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towbin: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TPN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 B IH2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtoʊˌbΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towbin in Braille

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

The name Towbin in braille

How to sign the name Towbin using Sign Language

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

The name Towbin in sign language

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