Dashnaw

Dashnaw Meaning & Origin

About Dashnaw
The surname Dashnaw is of French-Canadian origin and is derived from the French word "d'achener," meaning "to bring." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carrier or transporter of goods. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Dashnaw. Today, individuals with the surname Dashnaw can be found primarily in the United States and Canada, particularly in areas with a significant French-Canadian heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dashnaw: 664
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TXN
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 SH N AO0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdæʃnɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXN', 'TXNF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dashnaw in Braille

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

The name Dashnaw in braille

How to sign the name Dashnaw using Sign Language

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

The name Dashnaw in sign language

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