Depoe

Depoe Meaning & Origin

About Depoe
The surname Depoe is of French origin and is derived from the word "de poix," meaning "of pitch." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with or sold pitch, a black, sticky substance used for waterproofing. The surname Depoe may have been initially used to identify individuals involved in the pitch trade or those who lived near a pitch-related industry. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Depoe: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 P OW0
🌐 IPA
/depoe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Depoe in Braille

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

The name Depoe in braille

How to sign the name Depoe using Sign Language

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

The name Depoe in sign language

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