Diamond

Diamond Meaning & Origin

About Diamond
The surname Diamond is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "diamant," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "adamas," meaning "unconquerable" or "invincible." As a surname, Diamond likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a diamond, such as strength, resilience, or brilliance. It may have also been given to someone who worked with or traded diamonds. Overall, the surname Diamond symbolizes endurance, durability, and the preciousness of the diamond gemstone.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Diamond: 21,586
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,670
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.32

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TMNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D05053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 M AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdaΙͺmΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D553

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diamond in Braille

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

The name Diamond in braille

How to sign the name Diamond using Sign Language

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

The name Diamond in sign language

Numerology