Derooy

Derooy Meaning & Origin

About Derooy
The surname Derooy is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "rooi" which means "red" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Derooy has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Netherlands and its former colonies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derooy: 205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Derooy 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

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER0 UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/derooy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derooy in Braille

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

The name Derooy in braille

How to sign the name Derooy using Sign Language

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

The name Derooy in sign language

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