Dammen

Dammen Meaning & Origin

About Dammen
The surname Dammen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dǫmr," meaning "judgment" or "sentence." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their wise or fair judgment. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dammen may have ancestors who were respected for their wisdom or legal expertise.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dammen: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dammen 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 Dammen in Braille

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

The name Dammen in braille

How to sign the name Dammen using Sign Language

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

The name Dammen in sign language

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