Defrang

Defrang Meaning & Origin

About Defrang
The surname Defrang is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vranc" or "franc," meaning "free" or "noble." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered noble or of high social status. Over time, the surname Defrang has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defrang: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defrang 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
TFRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D016052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F R AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/defrang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defrang in Braille

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

The name Defrang in braille

How to sign the name Defrang using Sign Language

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

The name Defrang in sign language

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