Dechant

Dechant Meaning & Origin

About Dechant
The surname Dechant is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dechant," meaning "deacon." It was originally an occupational name for someone who held the position of a deacon in the church. The deacon was an important role in the Catholic Church, assisting the priest in various religious duties. Over time, the surname Dechant became hereditary, passing down from one generation to another, and is now found among families of Germanic origin.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dechant: 1,702
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TXNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 CH AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺΚ§Ι™nt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TXNT', 'TKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dechant in Braille

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

The name Dechant in braille

How to sign the name Dechant using Sign Language

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

The name Dechant in sign language

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