Udy

Udy Meaning & Origin

About Udy
The surname Udy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wudu," meaning "wood" or "forest." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a wooded area. The name Udy may have been given to individuals who worked or owned land in or around a forested region. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Udy, Udey, or Uddy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Udy: 804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Udy 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
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U300
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjudi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Udy in Braille

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

The name Udy in braille

How to sign the name Udy using Sign Language

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

The name Udy in sign language

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