About Deacon
The surname Deacon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "deacon," meaning "a servant" or "a minister." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a deacon in the Christian church. The deacon was responsible for assisting the priest and performing various religious duties. Over time, the surname Deacon became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's connection to the church or religious service.
The surname Deacon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deacon 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 Deacon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Deacon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.