Dechert

Dechert Meaning & Origin

About Dechert
The surname Dechert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dechert," meaning "servant" or "steward." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as stewards or servants in medieval times. Over time, the surname Dechert may have been adopted by various families who held these positions, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dechert: 385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dechert 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
TXRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛkərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXRT', 'TKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dechert in Braille

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

The name Dechert in braille

How to sign the name Dechert using Sign Language

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

The name Dechert in sign language

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