Dancer

Dancer Meaning & Origin

About Dancer
The surname Dancer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dauncer," which means a dancer or someone who dances. It is an occupational surname given to individuals who were professional dancers or known for their skill in dancing. The name may have been originally bestowed upon those who performed in medieval courtly dances or entertained at social gatherings. Over time, the surname Dancer has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dancer: 2,682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdænsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dancer in Braille

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

The name Dancer in braille

How to sign the name Dancer using Sign Language

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

The name Dancer in sign language

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