Degard

Degard Meaning & Origin

About Degard
The surname Degard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gard," meaning "guard" or "watch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a guard or watchman. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for protecting a specific area or property. Over time, the surname Degard has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degard: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 G AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/degard*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degard in Braille

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

The name Degard in braille

How to sign the name Degard using Sign Language

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

The name Degard in sign language

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