Descher

Descher Meaning & Origin

About Descher
The surname Descher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "desche," meaning "dish" or "bowl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold dishes or bowls. The name may have also been given to someone who worked in a kitchen or had a connection to the culinary industry. Over time, the surname Descher has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Descher: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TXR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/descher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXR', 'TSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Descher in Braille

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

The name Descher in braille

How to sign the name Descher using Sign Language

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

The name Descher in sign language

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