Davant

Davant Meaning & Origin

About Davant
The surname Davant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devant," meaning "in front" or "before." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived or worked in a prominent position or place. The name may have been given to individuals who held a position of authority or prominence, or who lived near a significant landmark or boundary. Over time, the surname Davant has evolved and spread to different regions, including Catalonia in Spain, where it is also found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Davant: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFNT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 V AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/davant*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Davant in Braille

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

The name Davant in braille

How to sign the name Davant using Sign Language

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

The name Davant in sign language

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