Dames

Dames Meaning & Origin

About Dames
The surname Dames is of English and French origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Dam(e)", which was a nickname for someone who was considered to be a gentleman or a knight. The name ultimately comes from the Old French word "dame", meaning "lady" or "mistress". Over time, the surname Dames became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found in various English-speaking countries.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dames: 1,998
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TMS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/deΙͺmz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dames in Braille

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

The name Dames in braille

How to sign the name Dames using Sign Language

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

The name Dames in sign language

Numerology