Delcher

Delcher Meaning & Origin

About Delcher
The surname Delcher is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "delchier," meaning "to strike" or "to hit." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, as striking or hitting was a common action in these professions. Over time, the surname Delcher may have also been used to describe someone with a forceful or determined personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Delcher: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLXR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 L CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/delcher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLXR', 'TLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Delcher in Braille

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

The name Delcher in braille

How to sign the name Delcher using Sign Language

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

The name Delcher in sign language

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