Denn
Denn Meaning & Origin
About Denn
The surname Denn is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Dennis, which itself is a variation of the Greek name Dionysius. The name Dionysius is derived from the Greek god Dionysus, who was the god of wine and revelry. Therefore, the surname Denn is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Dennis or Dionysius.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Denn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Denn: 1,477
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 18633
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.5
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Denn 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Denn in Braille
Here's how to represent Denn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Denn using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Denn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
