Dashner

Dashner Meaning & Origin

About Dashner
The surname Dashner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dazzen," meaning "to dash" or "to hasten." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile. The name may have been given to messengers or couriers who were known for their swift movements. Over time, the surname Dashner has evolved and been anglicized in various spellings, such as Dasher or Daschner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dashner: 876
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,514
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dashner 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
TXNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 SH N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdæʃnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dashner in Braille

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

The name Dashner in braille

How to sign the name Dashner using Sign Language

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

The name Dashner in sign language

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