Degrate

Degrate Meaning & Origin

About Degrate
The surname Degrate is of French origin and is derived from the word "dégraté," meaning "degraded" or "dishonored." It is believed to have originated as a derogatory nickname for someone who had fallen from a higher social status or had experienced a loss of reputation. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to distance themselves from their past or to reclaim their honor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degrate: 637
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Degrate 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
TKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D026030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 G R EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/degrate*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degrate in Braille

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

The name Degrate in braille

How to sign the name Degrate using Sign Language

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

The name Degrate in sign language

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