Debates

Debates Meaning & Origin

About Debates
The surname Debates is of French origin and is derived from the word "debate," which means "to argue or discuss." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for engaging in debates or discussions. The surname Debates signifies a person who is articulate, persuasive, or skilled in argumentation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Debates: 381
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54178
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 B EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/dəˈbeɪts/
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('TPTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Debates in Braille

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

The name Debates in braille

How to sign the name Debates using Sign Language

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

The name Debates in sign language

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