Tredwell

Tredwell Meaning & Origin

About Tredwell
The surname Tredwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "tred" meaning "to tread" and "well" meaning "a spring or stream." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a well or spring that was used for treading or trampling, possibly in the context of a watermill or similar activity. Over time, the surname Tredwell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tredwell: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tredwell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 D W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/tredwell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tredwell in Braille

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

The name Tredwell in braille

How to sign the name Tredwell using Sign Language

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

The name Tredwell in sign language

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