Zewde

Zewde Meaning & Origin

About Zewde
The surname Zewde is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "zewde," which means "to increase" or "to add." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The surname Zewde is commonly found among the Amhara people of Ethiopia and signifies a family's connection to an ancestor who was known for their ability to increase or add value, whether in terms of wealth, knowledge, or influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zewde: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/zewde*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zewde in Braille

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

The name Zewde in braille

How to sign the name Zewde using Sign Language

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

The name Zewde in sign language

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