Debree

Debree Meaning & Origin

About Debree
The surname Debree is of French origin and is derived from the word "brée," which means "breach" or "gap" in Old French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a breach or gap in a wall or fence. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for creating or repairing breaches. Over time, the surname Debree has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Debree: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH0 B R IY1
🌐 IPA
/debree*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Debree in Braille

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

The name Debree in braille

How to sign the name Debree using Sign Language

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

The name Debree in sign language

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