Defrange

Defrange Meaning & Origin

About Defrange
The surname Defrange is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "defrange," meaning "to break" or "to shatter." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their strength or ability to break or shatter objects. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Defrange: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defrange 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
TFRNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0160520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F R AA1 N JH
🌐 IPA
/defrange*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFRNJ', 'TFRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defrange in Braille

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

The name Defrange in braille

How to sign the name Defrange using Sign Language

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

The name Defrange in sign language

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