Decent

Decent Meaning & Origin

About Decent
The surname Decent is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "decent" which means "suitable" or "proper." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was considered to be respectable, honorable, or well-behaved. Over time, the name Decent became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Decent: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TSNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 S AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdisΙ™nt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TSNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Decent in Braille

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

The name Decent in braille

How to sign the name Decent using Sign Language

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

The name Decent in sign language

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