Dessalines

Dessalines Meaning & Origin

About Dessalines
The surname Dessalines is of Haitian origin and is derived from the name of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a prominent figure in Haitian history. Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a leader in the Haitian Revolution and became the first ruler of an independent Haiti. The surname Dessalines is therefore associated with Haitian heritage and signifies a connection to the historical and cultural significance of the country's struggle for independence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dessalines: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSLNS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02040502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 S AH0 L IY1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/dessalines*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSLNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dessalines in Braille

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

The name Dessalines in braille

How to sign the name Dessalines using Sign Language

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

The name Dessalines in sign language

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