Degn

Degn Meaning & Origin

About Degn
The surname Degn is of Danish and Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dǫglingr," meaning "prince" or "nobleman." It was originally used as a title for a high-ranking noble or a person of authority. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now found as a family name in Denmark and Norway.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degn: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D025
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 G N
🌐 IPA
/degn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', 'TKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degn in Braille

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

The name Degn in braille

How to sign the name Degn using Sign Language

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

The name Degn in sign language

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