Dampier

Dampier Meaning & Origin

About Dampier
The surname Dampier is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "dampiere," meaning "a cloak or mantle." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore or made cloaks or mantles. Over time, the surname Dampier became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dampier: 2,475
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,520
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMP
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 M P IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdæmpiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMP', 'TMPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dampier in Braille

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

The name Dampier in braille

How to sign the name Dampier using Sign Language

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

The name Dampier in sign language

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