Dather

Dather Meaning & Origin

About Dather
The surname Dather is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dader," meaning "father." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or was considered a fatherly figure within their community. The name may have also been given to someone who had a large family or was known for their paternal qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dather: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T0R
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 DH ER0
🌐 IPA
/dather*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T0R', 'TTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dather in Braille

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

The name Dather in braille

How to sign the name Dather using Sign Language

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

The name Dather in sign language

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