Ditty

Ditty Meaning & Origin

About Ditty
The surname Ditty is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dite" or "ditty," meaning a short poem or song. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known for composing or singing such verses. The name may have also been given to someone with a cheerful or lively personality, as the word "ditty" can also refer to a merry or light-hearted tune. Overall, the surname Ditty is associated with musical or poetic abilities and may have been bestowed upon individuals with these talents.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ditty: 971
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ditty in Braille

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

The name Ditty in braille

How to sign the name Ditty using Sign Language

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

The name Ditty in sign language

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