Dehner

Dehner Meaning & Origin

About Dehner
The surname Dehner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dehene," meaning "servant" or "retainer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as servants or retainers in medieval times. Over time, the surname Dehner may have also been adopted by people who lived in or near a place called Dehne or Dehn, which are both place names in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dehner: 1,281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,664
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dehner 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
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dehner in Braille

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

The name Dehner in braille

How to sign the name Dehner using Sign Language

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

The name Dehner in sign language

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