Defa

Defa Meaning & Origin

About Defa
The surname Defa is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Defendente," which itself comes from the Latin word "defendere," meaning "to defend." As a surname, Defa likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their defensive or protective qualities. It may have been given to individuals who were skilled in defending themselves or others, or perhaps to those who held a position of authority in defending their community or land.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defa: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/defa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defa in Braille

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

The name Defa in braille

How to sign the name Defa using Sign Language

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

The name Defa in sign language

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