Desharnais

Desharnais Meaning & Origin

About Desharnais
The surname Desharnais is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "harnais," meaning "harness" or "equipment." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone involved in the production or use of harnesses, such as a saddler or a horseman. Over time, the surname Desharnais has evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Desharnais: 417
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desharnais 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
TXRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 SH AA1 R N IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/desharnais*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXRN', 'TXRNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Desharnais in Braille

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

The name Desharnais in braille

How to sign the name Desharnais using Sign Language

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

The name Desharnais in sign language

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