Towse

Towse Meaning & Origin

About Towse
The surname Towse is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "towse," meaning "to pull or tug." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to pull or tug at things. The surname Towse is relatively rare and is mainly found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towse: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/towse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towse in Braille

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

The name Towse in braille

How to sign the name Towse using Sign Language

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

The name Towse in sign language

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