Winward

Winward Meaning & Origin

About Winward
The surname Winward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "winweard," which means "friend or guardian of wine." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was responsible for the care and distribution of wine. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Winward may have ancestors who were involved in the wine trade or had some connection to the production or distribution of wine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Winward: 951
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25865
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

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ANRT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪnwərd/
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('ANRT', 'FNRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W563

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winward in Braille

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

The name Winward in braille

How to sign the name Winward using Sign Language

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

The name Winward in sign language

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