Desper

Desper Meaning & Origin

About Desper
The surname Desper is of French origin and is derived from the word "desperé," meaning "desperate" or "hopeless." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered desperate or in a desperate situation. Over time, the surname Desper has evolved and may have been adopted by individuals who displayed characteristics associated with determination or resilience in the face of adversity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Desper: 607
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Desper in Braille

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

The name Desper in braille

How to sign the name Desper using Sign Language

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

The name Desper in sign language

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