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.
The surname Deffenbaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Deffenbaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.