Docken

Docken Meaning & Origin

About Docken
The surname Docken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "docke," meaning "doll" or "puppet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who resembled a doll or puppet in appearance or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Docken can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Docken: 552
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,773
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Docken in Braille

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

The name Docken in braille

How to sign the name Docken using Sign Language

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

The name Docken in sign language

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