Defeyter

Defeyter Meaning & Origin

About Defeyter
The surname Defeyter is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "feiter," which means "peddler" or "hawker" in Dutch. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in selling or trading goods. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who traveled from place to place, selling their wares or services. Over time, the surname Defeyter has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defeyter: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defeyter 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
TFTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F AY1 ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/defeyter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D136

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defeyter in Braille

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

The name Defeyter in braille

How to sign the name Defeyter using Sign Language

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

The name Defeyter in sign language

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