Dexter

Dexter Meaning & Origin

About Dexter
The surname Dexter is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Latin word "dexter," meaning "right-handed" or "skilled." As a surname, Dexter can refer to someone who is skillful or adept in their profession. It can also be a nickname for someone who is right-handed or has a fortunate or favorable disposition. Additionally, Dexter can be a locational surname, derived from places named Dexter, which means "dyke" or "trench" in Old English. Overall, the surname Dexter signifies skill, dexterity, or a favorable nature.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dexter: 10,099
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,535
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.42

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TKSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›kstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TKSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dexter in Braille

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

The name Dexter in braille

How to sign the name Dexter using Sign Language

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

The name Dexter in sign language

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