Defouw

Defouw Meaning & Origin

About Defouw
The surname Defouw is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "de Vouw," meaning "the fold" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or worked at a fold or enclosure for livestock. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for herding or tending to animals. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to its current form, Defouw.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defouw: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defouw 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
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 F AW0
🌐 IPA
/defouw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', 'TFF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defouw in Braille

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

The name Defouw in braille

How to sign the name Defouw using Sign Language

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

The name Defouw in sign language

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