Dokken

Dokken Meaning & Origin

About Dokken
The surname Dokken is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dokka," 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, and individuals with the surname Dokken can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once associated with dolls or puppets.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dokken: 874
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,556
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dokken 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
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 Dokken in Braille

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

The name Dokken in braille

How to sign the name Dokken using Sign Language

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

The name Dokken in sign language

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