Derham

Derham Meaning & Origin

About Derham
The surname Derham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dierne" meaning "hidden" or "secret." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in a secluded or hidden place. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved, and variations such as Durham and Derum have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Derham can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derham: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
D0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərhəm/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derham in Braille

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

The name Derham in braille

How to sign the name Derham using Sign Language

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

The name Derham in sign language

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