About Upward
The surname Upward is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "upward," meaning "towards a higher position or place." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived on higher ground or had a dwelling situated on an elevated location. The surname Upward signifies a geographical or topographical association, reflecting the individual's residence or the characteristics of their dwelling.
The surname Upward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Upward 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 Upward is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Upward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Upward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.