Degrote

Degrote Meaning & Origin

About Degrote
The surname Degrote is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "groot," meaning "big" or "great." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was physically large or had a prominent stature. The name may have also been used to denote someone who possessed great importance or influence within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degrote: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D026030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 G R OW1 T
🌐 IPA
/degrote*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degrote in Braille

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

The name Degrote in braille

How to sign the name Degrote using Sign Language

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

The name Degrote in sign language

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