Damian

Damian Meaning & Origin

About Damian
The surname Damian is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which means "to tame" or "to subdue." It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "damao," meaning "to tame" or "to conquer." The name Damian was often given to individuals who were skilled in taming or training animals, or those who possessed a strong and dominant personality. Over time, the surname Damian has spread to various cultures and regions, retaining its meaning of strength and control.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Damian: 7,048
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4980
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 M IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺmiΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Damian in Braille

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

The name Damian in braille

How to sign the name Damian using Sign Language

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

The name Damian in sign language

Numerology