Dauer

Dauer Meaning & Origin

About Dauer
The surname Dauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dure" or "dauer," meaning "endurance" or "perseverance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities or worked in a profession that required endurance, such as a long-distance runner or a laborer. Over time, the surname Dauer became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the enduring nature of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dauer: 1,456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,808
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/daʊər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dauer in Braille

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

The name Dauer in braille

How to sign the name Dauer using Sign Language

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

The name Dauer in sign language

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