Unwin

Unwin Meaning & Origin

About Unwin
The surname Unwin is of English origin and has two possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English personal name "Unwine," meaning "friend of the family" or "peaceful friend." Alternatively, it may have originated from the Old English word "unwinn," meaning "unfriendly" or "not pleasant." The name Unwin is relatively rare and is found mainly in the northern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Unwin: 644
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35016
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Unwin 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

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🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 N W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔnwɪn/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Unwin in Braille

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

The name Unwin in braille

How to sign the name Unwin using Sign Language

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

The name Unwin in sign language

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