Diss

Diss Meaning & Origin

About Diss
The surname Diss is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dysig," meaning "foolish" or "mad." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered eccentric or unpredictable in their behavior. Over time, the name Diss became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Diss: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 S
🌐 IPA
/dɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diss in Braille

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

The name Diss in braille

How to sign the name Diss using Sign Language

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

The name Diss in sign language

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