Derringer

Derringer Meaning & Origin

About Derringer
The surname Derringer is of German origin and is derived from the word "Derringer," which refers to a type of small, pocket-sized pistol. The name is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with or skilled in the use of such firearms. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Derringer can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derringer: 1,956
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R AH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrənʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNKR', 'TRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derringer in Braille

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

The name Derringer in braille

How to sign the name Derringer using Sign Language

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

The name Derringer in sign language

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