Twombly

Twombly Meaning & Origin

About Twombly
The surname Twombly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "twam," meaning "two," and "byrig," meaning "fortified place." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a fortified place or settlement. The name Twombly suggests a connection to a historical location or occupation, indicating a person's ancestral ties to a specific place or role in society.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Twombly: 1,798
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TMPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
T05140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T W UW1 M B L IY0
🌐 IPA
/tˈwumbli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Twombly in Braille

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

The name Twombly in braille

How to sign the name Twombly using Sign Language

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

The name Twombly in sign language

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