Dampf

Dampf Meaning & Origin

About Dampf
The surname Dampf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dampf," meaning "steam" or "vapor." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with steam or in a steam-related industry. The name may have been given to individuals who operated steam engines, worked in steam-powered mills, or were involved in the production of steam-powered machinery. Over time, the surname Dampf has likely evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dampf: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dampf 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
TMPF
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 M P F
🌐 IPA
/dampf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dampf in Braille

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

The name Dampf in braille

How to sign the name Dampf using Sign Language

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

The name Dampf in sign language

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