Upfold

Upfold Meaning & Origin

About Upfold
The surname Upfold is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "upp," meaning "up," and "fold," meaning "enclosure" or "pen." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in an enclosed area or pen. The name Upfold may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was responsible for overseeing or managing such an enclosure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Upfold: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

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U1043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 P F OW2 L D
🌐 IPA
/upfold*/
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('APFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Upfold in Braille

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

The name Upfold in braille

How to sign the name Upfold using Sign Language

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

The name Upfold in sign language

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