Deleeuw

Deleeuw Meaning & Origin

About Deleeuw
The surname Deleeuw is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "leeuw" meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Leeuw" or "son of the lion." The lion is a symbol of strength, courage, and nobility, and the surname Deleeuw likely originated as a nickname or a reference to these qualities in an ancestor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deleeuw: 1,085
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 L IY0 UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›liu/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', 'TLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deleeuw in Braille

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

The name Deleeuw in braille

How to sign the name Deleeuw using Sign Language

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

The name Deleeuw in sign language

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