Dechow

Dechow Meaning & Origin

About Dechow
The surname Dechow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dechowe," meaning "deacon." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the position of a deacon in the church. Over time, the surname Dechow has evolved and is now primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dechow: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TX
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K AW0
🌐 IPA
/dechow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TX', 'TKF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dechow in Braille

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

The name Dechow in braille

How to sign the name Dechow using Sign Language

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

The name Dechow in sign language

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