Desmond

Desmond Meaning & Origin

About Desmond
The surname Desmond is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Deasmhumhain," which means "South Munster." It is a regional surname that refers to the southern part of the province of Munster in Ireland. The name is associated with the prominent Desmond family, who were powerful rulers in the region during medieval times. Today, the surname Desmond is found primarily among people of Irish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Desmond: 7,395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,783
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.51

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TSMNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D025053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 Z M AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›zmΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TSMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Desmond in Braille

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

The name Desmond in braille

How to sign the name Desmond using Sign Language

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

The name Desmond in sign language

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