Dier

Dier Meaning & Origin

About Dier
The surname Dier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "diere," meaning "animal" or "beast." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with animals or had animal-like characteristics. The name may have been given to a herdsman, a hunter, or someone who exhibited strength or wildness. Over time, the surname Dier has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dier: 691
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/diər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', 'TR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dier in Braille

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

The name Dier in braille

How to sign the name Dier using Sign Language

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

The name Dier in sign language

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