Dime

Dime Meaning & Origin

About Dime
The surname Dime is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dīm," meaning "dark" or "gloomy." It is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone with a dark or somber complexion or someone who had a melancholic disposition. The surname Dime may also have been a locational name for someone who lived in a place with a name containing the element "dīm," such as Dymock or Dymocke.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dime: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 M
🌐 IPA
/daɪm/
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('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dime in Braille

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

The name Dime in braille

How to sign the name Dime using Sign Language

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

The name Dime in sign language

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