Derring

Derring Meaning & Origin

About Derring
The surname Derring is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "derring," meaning "bold" or "daring." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who displayed courageous or audacious qualities. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their bravery or who engaged in daring acts. Over time, the surname Derring has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Daring or Derringer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derring: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derring in Braille

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

The name Derring in braille

How to sign the name Derring using Sign Language

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

The name Derring in sign language

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