Define

Define Meaning & Origin

About Define
The surname Define is of French origin and is derived from the word "définir," meaning "to define" or "to determine." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who had a defining or determining role in their community, such as a judge or an arbiter. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their ability to define or clarify things.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Define: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Define 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
TFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/dɪˈfaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Define in Braille

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

The name Define in braille

How to sign the name Define using Sign Language

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

The name Define in sign language

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