About Dauphin
The surname Dauphin is of French origin and derives from the word "dauphin," meaning "dolphin" in English. It was originally a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to or affinity for dolphins. In medieval France, the title of Dauphin was also used to refer to the heir apparent to the French throne. As a surname, Dauphin likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of importance or had a noble or regal demeanor.
The surname Dauphin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dauphin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dauphin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dauphin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.