Deffenbaugh

Deffenbaugh Meaning & Origin

About Deffenbaugh
The surname Deffenbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "deffen," meaning "to defend," and "bach," meaning "stream." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Deffenbaugh can be interpreted as "defender of the stream" or "one who protects the waterway." This surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or was associated with a stream or water source and was known for their defensive or protective nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deffenbaugh: 1,246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deffenbaugh 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
TFNP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01051020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F IH0 N B AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛfɪnbaʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D151

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deffenbaugh in Braille

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

The name Deffenbaugh in braille

How to sign the name Deffenbaugh using Sign Language

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

The name Deffenbaugh in sign language

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