Deffendall

Deffendall Meaning & Origin

About Deffendall
The surname Deffendall is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dΔ“ofan" meaning "to dive" or "to plunge." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled swimmer or diver. Over time, the surname Deffendall has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deffendall: 205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0105304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F IH0 N D AO0 L
🌐 IPA
/deffendall*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deffendall in Braille

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

The name Deffendall in braille

How to sign the name Deffendall using Sign Language

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

The name Deffendall in sign language

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