Detten

Detten Meaning & Origin

About Detten
The surname Detten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "detten," meaning "to stop" or "to block." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a toll collector. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a barrier or a boundary. Over time, variations of the surname Detten have emerged, such as Dettmann or Dettinger, but they all share a common origin and association with the concept of blocking or stopping.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Detten: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/detten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Detten in Braille

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

The name Detten in braille

How to sign the name Detten using Sign Language

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

The name Detten in sign language

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