Decamp

Decamp Meaning & Origin

About Decamp
The surname Decamp is of French origin and is derived from the word "camp," meaning "field" or "encampment." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived or worked in a camp or a field. The prefix "de" indicates "of" or "from," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname was associated with a specific camp or field. Over time, the surname Decamp has been adopted by various individuals and families, becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Decamp: 2,601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Decamp based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D02051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 K AE1 M P
🌐 IPA
/dəˈkæmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Decamp in Braille

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

The name Decamp in braille

How to sign the name Decamp using Sign Language

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

The name Decamp in sign language

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