Dewilde

Dewilde Meaning & Origin

About Dewilde
The surname Dewilde is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "wild" meaning "wild" or "untamed." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a wild or untamed nature. It may have been given to individuals who exhibited characteristics such as being unpredictable, free-spirited, or having a wild appearance. Over time, the surname Dewilde became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dewilde: 763
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 W AY0 L D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdiwaɪld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dewilde in Braille

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

The name Dewilde in braille

How to sign the name Dewilde using Sign Language

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

The name Dewilde in sign language

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