Derogatis

Derogatis Meaning & Origin

About Derogatis
The surname Derogatis is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "derogatus," meaning "to detract" or "to diminish." It is likely an occupational surname for someone who worked as a critic or a person who made derogatory remarks. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for being critical or judgmental in their behavior or speech.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derogatis: 343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,017
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRKTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06020302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER0 AA1 G AH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/derogatis*/
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('TRKTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derogatis in Braille

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

The name Derogatis in braille

How to sign the name Derogatis using Sign Language

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

The name Derogatis in sign language

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