Dishon

Dishon Meaning & Origin

About Dishon
The surname Dishon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dis-hon," meaning "without honor" or "dishonorable." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was considered dishonorable or lacking in integrity. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dishon: 1,187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dishon 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
TXN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɪsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dishon in Braille

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

The name Dishon in braille

How to sign the name Dishon using Sign Language

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

The name Dishon in sign language

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