Doersam

Doersam Meaning & Origin

About Doersam
The surname Doersam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dorren," meaning "to dry." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a dryer or a person who dried goods such as grain or fruit. The suffix "-sam" is a common German suffix that denotes a characteristic or quality, suggesting that the individual with this surname may have been known for their skill or expertise in drying.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doersam: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doersam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRSM
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doersam in Braille

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

The name Doersam in braille

How to sign the name Doersam using Sign Language

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

The name Doersam in sign language

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