Dandy

Dandy Meaning & Origin

About Dandy
The surname Dandy is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dandi," meaning "a dandy" or "a man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and fashion." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was stylish or fashionable. The surname Dandy would have been given to individuals who displayed such characteristics or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dandy: 1,480
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,609
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdændi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dandy in Braille

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

The name Dandy in braille

How to sign the name Dandy using Sign Language

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

The name Dandy in sign language

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