Wynd

Wynd Meaning & Origin

About Wynd
The surname Wynd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wynd," meaning a narrow lane or alleyway. It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked in such a place. The name Wynd signifies a connection to the physical landscape and reflects the individual's association with a specific geographical feature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wynd: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANT
🗽 NYSIIS
W
🔊 Soundex
W053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N D
🌐 IPA
/wynd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANT', 'FNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wynd in Braille

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

The name Wynd in braille

How to sign the name Wynd using Sign Language

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

The name Wynd in sign language

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