Deeds

Deeds Meaning & Origin

About Deeds
The surname Deeds is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dede," meaning "deed" or "action." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their good deeds or notable actions. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in charitable or philanthropic activities, or who were seen as virtuous and honorable in their community. Over time, the surname Deeds became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deeds: 2,864
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,081
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.97

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 D Z
🌐 IPA
/didz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deeds in Braille

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

The name Deeds in braille

How to sign the name Deeds using Sign Language

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

The name Deeds in sign language

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