Dehn

Dehn Meaning & Origin

About Dehn
The surname Dehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dehein" or "degen," meaning "warrior" or "knight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled warrior or a knight. Over time, the surname Dehn has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Today, individuals with the surname Dehn can be found worldwide, often with different variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dehn: 2,271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,418
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/dɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dehn in Braille

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

The name Dehn in braille

How to sign the name Dehn using Sign Language

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

The name Dehn in sign language

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