Deckers

Deckers Meaning & Origin

About Deckers
The surname Deckers is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "dekker," meaning "roofer" or "thatcher" in Dutch. It was originally given to individuals who worked as roofers or thatchers, indicating their profession. Over time, the surname Deckers became a hereditary family name passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found predominantly in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deckers: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/deckers*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deckers in Braille

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

The name Deckers in braille

How to sign the name Deckers using Sign Language

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

The name Deckers in sign language

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