Towe

Towe Meaning & Origin

About Towe
The surname Towe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tow," meaning "wool." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where wool was produced or processed. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the wool trade. The surname Towe is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towe: 2,877
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,051
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
T
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1
🌐 IPA
/toʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towe in Braille

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

The name Towe in braille

How to sign the name Towe using Sign Language

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

The name Towe in sign language

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