Deshayes

Deshayes Meaning & Origin

About Deshayes
The surname Deshayes is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "des hayes," meaning "of the hedges." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences. The name may have also been given to someone who owned or managed a property with hedges. Over time, the surname Deshayes has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deshayes: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TXS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 SH EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/deshayes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deshayes in Braille

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

The name Deshayes in braille

How to sign the name Deshayes using Sign Language

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

The name Deshayes in sign language

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