Dapkus

Dapkus Meaning & Origin

About Dapkus
The surname Dapkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "dapsas," meaning "eagle." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Dapkus. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with eagles, such as strength, courage, or keen vision. Today, individuals with the surname Dapkus can be found primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dapkus: 265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dapkus 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
TPKS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 P K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dapkus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D122

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dapkus in Braille

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

The name Dapkus in braille

How to sign the name Dapkus using Sign Language

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

The name Dapkus in sign language

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