About Dearth
The surname Dearth is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "derthe," meaning scarcity or famine. It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked in an area affected by scarcity or famine. The name may have also been given to someone who was perceived as being lacking in some way, such as lacking in wealth or resources. Overall, the surname Dearth signifies a connection to a historical period of scarcity or a person who was perceived as lacking in some aspect.
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The surname Dearth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dearth 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 Dearth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dearth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dearth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.