Twiddy

Twiddy Meaning & Origin

About Twiddy
The surname Twiddy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "twidig" or "twiðig," meaning "double" or "twice." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a double chin or a double chin-like feature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Twiddy can be found primarily in the Norfolk and Suffolk regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Twiddy: 562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T W IH1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/tˈwɪdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Twiddy in Braille

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

The name Twiddy in braille

How to sign the name Twiddy using Sign Language

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

The name Twiddy in sign language

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