Dodge

Dodge Meaning & Origin

About Dodge
The surname Dodge is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "docga," which means a dog. It could have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a dog in some way or had dog-like qualities. Alternatively, it could have been a topographical name for someone who lived near a place associated with dogs, such as a hunting ground or a dog kennel. The surname Dodge is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and colonization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dodge: 22,035
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,635
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 JH
🌐 IPA
/dɑʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dodge in Braille

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

The name Dodge in braille

How to sign the name Dodge using Sign Language

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

The name Dodge in sign language

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