Towers

Towers Meaning & Origin

About Towers
The surname Towers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "toure," meaning "tower." It is an occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a tower or a fortified structure. The name could have been used to describe someone who was a watchman or a guard in a tower, or someone who lived in a house or village near a tower. Overall, the surname Towers signifies a connection to a tower or a fortified structure in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towers: 4,392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,565
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.49

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T062
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AW1 ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/taΚŠΙ™rz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towers in Braille

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

The name Towers in braille

How to sign the name Towers using Sign Language

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

The name Towers in sign language

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