Towles

Towles Meaning & Origin

About Towles
The surname Towles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "toll," meaning "tax" or "toll." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who collected tolls or taxes on behalf of a lord or a local authority. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname evolved, and today it is found in different forms such as Towles, Tolls, and Toll.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towles: 2,386
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/toΚŠΙ™lz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towles in Braille

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

The name Towles in braille

How to sign the name Towles using Sign Language

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

The name Towles in sign language

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