Defoy

Defoy Meaning & Origin

About Defoy
The surname Defoy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "faye" or "foi," meaning "faith." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their faithful or trustworthy nature. Over time, the surname Defoy has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defoy: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defoy 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 OY0
🌐 IPA
/defoy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defoy in Braille

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

The name Defoy in braille

How to sign the name Defoy using Sign Language

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

The name Defoy in sign language

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