About Dettrey
The surname Dettrey is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Dietrich, which means "ruler of the people" or "people's ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Dietrich. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Dettrey.
The surname Dettrey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dettrey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dettrey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dettrey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.