About Dohner
The surname Dohner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "doner," meaning "thunder." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a loud or booming voice, or perhaps someone who worked with thunder-related activities such as a blacksmith or a bell maker. The name Dohner may also have been given to someone who was associated with the power and strength of thunder, symbolizing their character or personality traits.
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The surname Dohner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dohner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dohner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dohner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.