Dandu

Dandu Meaning & Origin

About Dandu
The surname Dandu is of Indian origin and is predominantly found in the Telugu-speaking regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "danda," which means "stick" or "rod." The surname Dandu is often associated with the Brahmin community and is believed to have originated from the occupation of a person who used a stick or rod as a tool or weapon. It may also be derived from the word "dandayate," which means "to punish" or "to chastise," suggesting a possible association with a position of authority or justice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dandu: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dandu 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
TNT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N D UW0
🌐 IPA
/dandu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dandu in Braille

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

The name Dandu in braille

How to sign the name Dandu using Sign Language

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

The name Dandu in sign language

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