Dissen

Dissen Meaning & Origin

About Dissen
The surname Dissen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dissen," meaning "to insult" or "to mock." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their sarcastic or mocking nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dissen: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dissen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dissen in Braille

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

The name Dissen in braille

How to sign the name Dissen using Sign Language

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

The name Dissen in sign language

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