Distad

Distad Meaning & Origin

About Distad
The surname Distad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Dyri" or "Dýri," meaning "deer" or "animal." It is believed that the name was originally used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a deer, such as agility or gracefulness. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and became Distad, which is now primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Distad: 365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSTT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 S T AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɪstəd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D233

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Distad in Braille

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

The name Distad in braille

How to sign the name Distad using Sign Language

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

The name Distad in sign language

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