Diffendal

Diffendal Meaning & Origin

About Diffendal
The surname Diffendal is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dīfendan," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a defender or protector. Over time, the name Diffendal became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Diffendal: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Diffendal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0105304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 F AH0 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/diffendal*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diffendal in Braille

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

The name Diffendal in braille

How to sign the name Diffendal using Sign Language

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

The name Diffendal in sign language

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