Detroy

Detroy Meaning & Origin

About Detroy
The surname Detroy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "détruire," meaning "to destroy." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who had a destructive or aggressive nature or was involved in occupations that required the destruction or dismantling of objects or structures. Over time, the surname Detroy may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their strength or power.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Detroy: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Detroy 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
TTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 T R OY2
🌐 IPA
/detroy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Detroy in Braille

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

The name Detroy in braille

How to sign the name Detroy using Sign Language

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

The name Detroy in sign language

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