Darrell

Darrell Meaning & Origin

About Darrell
The surname Darrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Darell" or "D'Airelle," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Dagherl," meaning "dear" or "beloved." The name was introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest and has since become a relatively common surname. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or personal name given to someone who was considered dear or beloved.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Darrell: 1,797
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Darrell 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

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TRL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrəl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Darrell in Braille

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

The name Darrell in braille

How to sign the name Darrell using Sign Language

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

The name Darrell in sign language

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