Daunt

Daunt Meaning & Origin

About Daunt
The surname Daunt is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French word "da(u)nt," meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." As a surname, Daunt likely originated as a nickname for someone who was brave, fearless, or daring. It may have also been given to someone who had a commanding or authoritative presence. Overall, the surname Daunt suggests a person who possesses strength, courage, and the ability to overcome challenges.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Daunt: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
TNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
DA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
D053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/dษ”nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Daunt in Braille

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

The name Daunt in braille

How to sign the name Daunt using Sign Language

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

The name Daunt in sign language

Numerology