Deyo

Deyo Meaning & Origin

About Deyo
The surname Deyo is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "Dieu," meaning "God." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or a given name for someone who was pious or had a strong religious connection. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Deyo, Dayo, and Deo. Today, individuals with the surname Deyo can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the state of New York, where French Huguenot settlers first introduced the name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deyo: 2,915
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10919
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
T
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/deΙͺoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deyo in Braille

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

The name Deyo in braille

How to sign the name Deyo using Sign Language

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

The name Deyo in sign language

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