Defonce

Defonce Meaning & Origin

About Defonce
The surname Defonce is of French origin and is derived from the word "défoncé," which means "broken" or "shattered" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their strength or forcefulness. The name may have been given to individuals who were physically powerful or had a forceful personality. Over time, the surname Defonce has likely evolved and been passed down through generations, losing its original literal meaning and becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defonce: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFNS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F AO1 N S
🌐 IPA
/defonce*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defonce in Braille

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

The name Defonce in braille

How to sign the name Defonce using Sign Language

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

The name Defonce in sign language

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