Diddle

Diddle Meaning & Origin

About Diddle
The surname Diddle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "diddle," which means "to deceive or trick." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being cunning or mischievous. The name may have also been given to someone who was skilled at playing tricks or practical jokes. Over time, the surname Diddle has become less common and is now relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Diddle: 343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,017
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/diddle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diddle in Braille

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

The name Diddle in braille

How to sign the name Diddle using Sign Language

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

The name Diddle in sign language

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