Depriest

Depriest Meaning & Origin

About Depriest
The surname Depriest is of French origin and is derived from the word "prêtre," meaning "priest" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as priests or had a connection to the clergy. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who held a position of religious authority or had a close association with the church. Over time, the surname Depriest has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its association with the clergy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Depriest: 4,287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,744
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPRST
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D016023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 P ER0 IY0 IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/dɪˈprist/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Depriest in Braille

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

The name Depriest in braille

How to sign the name Depriest using Sign Language

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

The name Depriest in sign language

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