Dinges

Dinges Meaning & Origin

About Dinges
The surname Dinges is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dinge," meaning "thing" or "matter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being particular or meticulous about things or someone who was involved in legal matters. The name may have also been given to someone who was a judge or had a legal profession. Over time, the surname Dinges has become a relatively common surname in Germany and has spread to other countries through immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dinges: 2,084
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dinges 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
TNJS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 N JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɪnʤɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJS', 'TNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dinges in Braille

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

The name Dinges in braille

How to sign the name Dinges using Sign Language

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

The name Dinges in sign language

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