Windom

Windom Meaning & Origin

About Windom
The surname Windom is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "windig" meaning "windy" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Windom is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived in a windy area or near a windy homestead. It may have been given to individuals who resided in places with strong winds or who were associated with such locations.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Windom: 2,528
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N D AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺndΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTM', 'FNTM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Windom in Braille

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

The name Windom in braille

How to sign the name Windom using Sign Language

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

The name Windom in sign language

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