About Townsand
The surname Townsand is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and the word "sand" meaning "sandy soil." Therefore, the surname Townsand likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a sandy settlement or enclosure. It could also be an occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near sand, such as a sand merchant or a person who lived near a sandy beach.
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The surname Townsand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Townsand 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 Townsand is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Townsand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Townsand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.