Dammann

Dammann Meaning & Origin

About Dammann
The surname Dammann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dam," meaning "pond" or "reservoir," and the suffix "-mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Dammann is likely to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a dam or reservoir. It could also have been an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of dams.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dammann: 1,390
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,441
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dammann based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMN
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdæmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dammann in Braille

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

The name Dammann in braille

How to sign the name Dammann using Sign Language

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

The name Dammann in sign language

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