Delfin

Delfin Meaning & Origin

About Delfin
The surname Delfin is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "delfín," meaning "dolphin" in English. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who had characteristics associated with dolphins, such as agility, grace, or a love for the sea. The surname Delfin is relatively uncommon and can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Delfin: 1,902
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,406
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 L F IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛlfɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Delfin in Braille

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

The name Delfin in braille

How to sign the name Delfin using Sign Language

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

The name Delfin in sign language

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