Twite

Twite Meaning & Origin

About Twite
The surname Twite is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "twītan," meaning "to scold" or "to reproach." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their scolding or reproachful nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Twite can be found in various parts of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Twite: 443
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T W AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/twaɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Twite in Braille

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

The name Twite in braille

How to sign the name Twite using Sign Language

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

The name Twite in sign language

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